Hear My Cry

O strong to save and bless,
My rock and righteousness

Draw near to me!
Blessing, and joy, and might,
Wisdom, and love, and light
Are all with Thee!

My refuge and my rest,
As child on mother’s breast,
I lean on Thee!
From faintness and from fear,
When foes and ill are near,
Deliver me!

Turn not away Thy face,
Withhold not needed grace,
My fortress be!
Perils are round and round,
Iniquities abound
See, Saviour, see!

Come, God and Saviour, come!
I can no more be dumb;
Appeal I must
To Thee, the Gracious One,
Else is my hope all gone,
I sink in dust!

Oh, answer me, my God,
Thy love is deep and broad,
Thy grace is true!
Thousands this grace have shared
Oh, let me now be heard,
Oh, love me too!

Descend, Thou mighty love,
Descend from heaven above,
Fill Thou this soul!
Heal every bruised part,
Bind up this broken heart,
And make me whole.

‘Tis knowing Thee that heals;
‘Tis seeing Thee that seals
Comfort and peace!
Show me thy cross and blood,
My Saviour and my God,
Then troubles cease.

Hoartius Bonar