Depth of Mercy

Verse 1

Depth of mercy!
Can there be
mercy still
reserved for me?

Can my God
his wrath forbear,
me, the chief
of sinners, spare?

Verse 2

I have long
withstood his grace,
long provoked him
to his face,

would not hearken
to his calls,
grieved him by
a thousand falls.

Verse 3

I my Master
have denied,
I afresh
have crucified,

oft profaned
his hallowed name,
put him to an
open shame.

Verse 4

There for me
the Savior stands,
shows his wounds
and spread his hands.

God is love!
I know, I feel;
Jesus weeps and
loves me still.

Verse 5

Now incline me
to repent,
let me now
my sins lament,

now my foul
revolt deplore,
weep, believe,
and sin no more.