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Out of the depths of woe

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: Sacred Poems and Hymns #82 (1854) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: Out of the depths of woe, To Thee, O Lord! I cry; Darkness surrounds me, but I know That Thou art ever nigh. Then hearken to my voice, Give ear to my complaint; Thou bidst the mourning soul rejoice, Thou comfortest the faint. I cast my hope on Thee, Thou canst, Thou wilt forgive; Wert Thou to mark iniquity, Who in thy sight could live? Humbly on Thee I wait, Confessing all my sin; Lord, I am knocking at thy gate, Open and take me in. Like them, whose longing eyes Watch till the morning-star, (Though late and seen through tempests) rise, Heaven's portals to unbar:-- Like them I watch and pray, And though it tarry long, 87 Catch the first gleam of welcome day, Then burst into a song, Glory to God above! The waters soon will cease, For lo! the swift-returning dove Brings home the sign of peace. Though storms his face obscure, And dangers threaten loud, Jehovah's covenant is sure; His bow is in the cloud. Topics: Fervent supplication Scripture: Psalm 30 Languages: English