Introduction
Words: Henry F. Lyte, Spirit of the Psalms 1834.
Music: Gentle Jesus Martin F. Shaw, 1915 (🔊 pdf nwc).
O Lord, rebuke me not in Thine anger, neither chasten me in Thy hot displeasure. Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak.
Psalm 6:1–2
Words: Henry F. Lyte, Spirit of the Psalms 1834.
Music: Gentle Jesus Martin F. Shaw, 1915 (🔊 pdf nwc).
Gently, gently lay Thy rod
On my sinful head, O God;
Stay Thy wrath, in mercy stay,
Lest I sink before its sway.
Heal me, for my flesh is weak;
Heal me, for Thy grace I seek;
This my only plea I make,
Heal me for Thy mercy’s sake.
Who within the silent grave
Shall proclaim Thy power to save?
Lord, my trembling soul reprieve,
Speak, and I shall rise and live.
Lo! He comes! He heeds my plea!
Lo! He comes! The shadows flee!
Glory round me dawns once more;
Rise, my spirit, and adore!