Out of the depths I cry to Thee;
Lord, hear me, I implore Thee!
Bend down Thy gracious ear to me;
I lay my sins before Thee.
If Thou rememberest each misdeed,
If each should have its rightful meed,
Who may abide Thy presence?
Thou
grantest pardon through Thy love;
Thy grace alone availeth;
Our works could ne�er our guilt remove;
Yea, e�en the best life faileth.
For none may boast himself of aught,
But must confess Thy grace hath wrought
Whate�er in him is worthy.
And thus my hope is in the Lord,
And not in my own merit;
I rest upon His faithful Word
To them of contrite spirit.
That He is merciful and just,
Here is my comfort and my trust;
His help I wait with patience.
