
Author: Dr. Theo. Monod Meter: 8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 218 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Oh, 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."
2 Yet He found me; I beheld Him
Bleeding on the accursed tree;
Heard Him pray, "Forgive them Father;"
And my wistful heart said faintly,
"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."
4 Higher than the highest heavens,
Deeper than the deepest sea,
Lord, Thy love at last has conquered:
Grant me now my soul's desire,
"None of self, and all of Thee."
Amen. Topics: Parochial Missions; Aspiration Used With Tune: [Oh, the bitter shame and sorrow]
Oh, the bitter shame and sorrow