The Bright Array ‎#188

188. O the Bitter Shame and Sorrow

1 O the bitter shame and sorrow,
That a time could ever be,
When I let the Saviour’s pity
Plead in vain, and proudly answered,
“All of self, and none of Thee,
All of self, and none of Thee.”

2 Yet He found me; I beheld Him
Bleeding on the cursed tree,
Heard Him pray, “Forgive them, Father;”
And my wistful heart said faintly—
“Some of self, and some of Thee,
Some of self, and some of Thee.”

3 Day by day His tender mercy,
Healing, helping, full and free,
Sweet and strong, and ah! so patient,
Brought me lower, while I whispered,—
“Less of self, and more of Thee,
Less of self, and more of Thee.”

4 Higher than the highest heavens,
Deeper than the deepest sea,
Lord, Thy love at last hath conquered;
Grant me now my spirit’s longing,—
“None of self, and all of Thee,
None of self, and all of Thee.”

Text Information

• First Line: O the bitter shame and sorrow
• Title: O the Bitter Shame and Sorrow
• Author: Rev. Theo. Monod
• Publication Date: 1889
• Scripture:
  Matthew 17:8

Tune Information

• Name: [O the bitter shame and sorrow]
• Composer: L. M. Fosberry