From Depths Of Woe - Martin Luther

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From Depths of Woe
Martin Luther
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From depths of woe I raise to Thee
Therefore my trust is in the Lord,
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The voice of lamentation;
And not in mine own merit;
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Lord, turn a gracious ear to me
On Him my soul shall rest, His Word
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And hear my supplication;
Upholds my fainting spirit:
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If Thou iniquities dost mark,
His promised mercy is my fort,
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Our secret sins and misdeeds dark,
My comfort, and my sweet support;
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Who shall stand before Thee?
I wait for it with patience.
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Who shall stand before Thee?
I wait for it with patience.
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To wash away the crimson stain,
Though great our sins and sore our woes,
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’Tis grace alone availeth;
His grace much more abounded;
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Our works, alas! are all in vain;
His helping love no limit knows,
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In much the best life faileth:
Our utmost need it sounded.
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No man can glory in Thy sight,
Our Shepherd good and true is He,
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All must alike confess Thy might,
Who will at last His people free.
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And live alone by mercy.
From all their sin and sorrow.
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And live alone by mercy.
From all their sin and sorrow.
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From all their sin and sorrow.

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