Verse 1

ONE who is all unfit to count As scholar in Thy school, Thou of Thy love hast named a friend- O kindness wonderful!

Verse 2

So weak I am, O gracious Lord, So all unworthy Thee, That e’en the dust upon Thy feet Outweighs me utterly.

Verse 3

Thou dwellest in unshadowed light, All sin and shame above- That Thou shouldst bear our sin and shame, How can I tell such love?

Verse 4

Ah, did not He the heavenly throne A little thing esteem, And not unworthy for my sake A mortal body deem?

Verse 5

When in His flesh they drove the nails, Did He not all endure? What name is there to fit a life So patient and so pure?

Verse 6

So, Love itself in human form, For love of me He came; I cannot look upon His face For shame, for bitter shame.

Verse 7

If there is aught of worth in me It comes from Thee alone; Then keep me safe, for so, O Lord, Thou keepest but Thine own.

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