GHS 171 : Pass Me Not Lyrics
GHS 171, “Pass Me Not,” is a prayer hymn of humble, urgent supplication. Written by Fanny Crosby with music by W.H. Doane, the hymn draws its image from the Gospel accounts of blind Bartimaeus and others who cried out to Jesus as He passed by, desperate not to be overlooked. The singer takes that same posture: aware that Jesus is calling others and working in the lives of those around, and pleading simply and honestly that He will not pass this particular soul by without stopping to hear and to help.
Each stanza deepens the plea: kneeling in contrition, trusting only in Christ’s merit, acknowledging Him as the sole spring of all comfort both on earth and in heaven. This hymn appears as number 171 in the Gospel Hymns and Songs (GHS) collection, used in Deeper Life Bible Church and related assemblies across West Africa.
Hymn Lyrics – GHS 171: Pass Me Not
- Pass me not, O gentle Saviour, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by.
Saviour, Saviour, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by.
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Let me at Thy throne of mercy, Find a sweet relief; Kneeling there in deep contrition, Help my unbelief.
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Trusting only in Thy merit, Would I seek Thy face; Heal my wounded, broken spirit, Save me by Thy grace.
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Thou the spring of all my comfort, More than life to me, Whom have I on earth beside Thee? Whom in heaven but Thee?
