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Text:From the Depths We Cry to Thee
Author (vs. 1, 3):Alan G. McDougall, 1895-1964
Author (vs. 2):Owen Alstott, b. 1947
Tune:HEINLEIN
Composer (attributed to):Martin Herbst, 1654-1681

386. From the Depths We Cry to Thee

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1 From the depths we cry to thee,
God of sov'reign majesty!
Hear our prayers and hymns of praise;
Bless our Lent of forty days.

2 Gracious God, our hearts renew;
Strengthen us thy will to do.
Wash us, make us pure within;
Cleanse us from the stain of sin.

3 Lord, accept our Lenten fast
And forgive our sinful past,
That we may partake with thee
in the Easter mystery.

Text Information
First Line: From the depths we cry to thee
Title: From the Depths We Cry to Thee
Author (vs. 1, 3): Alan G. McDougall, 1895-1964
Author (vs. 2): Owen Alstott, b. 1947
Meter: 77 77
Language: English
Publication Date: 2003
Scripture: ;
Tune Information
Name: HEINLEIN
Composer (attributed to): Martin Herbst, 1654-1681
Meter: 77 77
Key: d minor or modal



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