Lyrics
Pass me not, O gentle Savior,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.
Savior, Savior,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.
Let me at Thy throne of mercy
Find a sweet relief,
Kneeling there in deep contrition;
Help my unbelief.
Savior, Savior,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.
Trusting only in Thy merit,
Would I seek Thy face;
Heal my wounded, broken spirit,
Save me by Thy grace.
Savior, Savior,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.
Thou the Spring of all my comfort,
More than life to me,
Whom have I on earth beside Thee?
Whom in Heav'n but Thee?
Savior, Savior,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Fanny J. Crosby
Like the blind men by the roadside who called out to Jesus despite the crowd, "Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior" expresses our deep, honest longing for the Lord’s presence. It is a humble cry born not of fear, but of faith in a Savior whose mercy never runs dry. When we feel overlooked or weary, this hymn reminds us that Jesus stops for the contrite heart. As you sing today, bring your quiet burdens to His throne of mercy, confident that He delights in drawing near to you.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Luke 18:13: “The tax collector, standing far away, wouldn’t even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’”
- Matthew 20:30-34: “Behold, two blind men sat by the road. When they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, “Lord, have mercy on us, you son of David!” The multitude sternly warned them that they should be quiet, but they cried out even more, “Lord, have mercy on us, you son of David!” Jesus stood still, and called them, and asked, “What do you want me to do for you?” They told him, “Lord, that our eyes may be opened.” Jesus, being moved with compassion, touched their eyes; and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.”
- Psalm 69:16: “Answer me, Yahweh, for your loving kindness is good. According to the multitude of your tender mercies, turn to me.”