Pass Me Not Oh Gentle Savior | Hymn Lyrics, Note, Tune and Story

Pass Me Not Oh Gentle Savior Lyrics

Stanza 1

Pass me not, O gentle Savior
Hear my humble cry
While on others Thou art calling
Do not pass me by

Chorus
Savior, Savior
Hear my humble cry
While on others Thou art calling
Do not pass me by

Stanza 2
Let me at Thy throne of mercy
Find a sweet relief
Kneeling there in deep contrition
Help my unbelief

Stanza 3
Trusting only in Thy merit
Would I seek Thy face
Heal my wounded, broken spirit
Save me by Thy grace

Stanza 4
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?

Pass Me  Not Oh Gentle Savior Tune

About Pass Me Not Oh Gentle Savior Hymn

Songwriter: Fanny Crosby
Written: 1868

Published: 1891

Stanzas: 4

Genre: Gospel Hymn

Key: G-major

History of Pass Me Not Oh Gentle Savior

"Pass me not, O gentle Savior" is a Christian hymn written by an African-American composer, Fanny Crosby, in the late 19th century. The song was first published in the Jubilee Songs Second (No. 2) collection in 1891.

In the song, the petitioner pleads to Jesus not to pass him by in neglect, but to remain him, the petitioner, and offer solace, mercy, and grace.

The hymn has become very popular and a staple of Christian hymnody. It gracefully became to famous that today, it is found in virtually all hymnals in the world, from the United States where it was first published to every nation that has Christian worships around the world.

"Pass me not, O gentle Savior" expresses timeless message of deep faith, supplication, desperation, hope, and submissiveness to God. You can not hear the song without feeling solemn to its beautiful tune and divine lyrics.

Besides being a prayer of help, petition and adoration, it speaks to Christians of all races, tribes, languages and location who are struggling pain or hopelessness to give it all to Jesus who to truly cares and can carry their burdens.

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light (Matthew 11:28-30).

It speaks to Christians about the ever presence of God in times of their needs, tears and tribulation that God all they need is to call on God to never abandon them. In our most desperate times, God is always there to provide us with comfort, protection and guidance.

The song, Pass Me Not Oh Gentle Savior" has been recorded and performed by many artists over the years, and millions sing it daily both at home and during congregational gathering.

Pass Me Not Oh Gentle Savior is simply a hymns of hope, supplication, submissiveness and faith.