We stand in deep repentance,
by Ray Palmer
Representative text
As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 235 — the newest hymnal carrying it.
Verse 1
We stand in deep repentance, Before thy throne of love; O God of grace, forgive us, The stain of guilt remove.
Verse 2
Behold us while with weeping We lift our eyes to thee; And, all our sins subduing, Our Father, set us free!
Verse 3
O, shouldst thou from the fallen Withhold thy grace to guide, Forever we should wander, From thee, and peace, aside.
Verse 4
Our souls — on thee we cast them, Our only refuge thou! Thy cheering words revive us, When pressed with grief we bow.
Verse 5
Thou bearest the trusting spirit Upon thy loving breast, And givest all thy ransomed A sweet, unending rest.