Scripture Verse

Do not pass by Your servant. Genesis 18:3

Introduction

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Elizabeth C. Kinney (1810–1889)

Words: Eli­za­beth C. Kin­ney, in Gos­pel Hymns, ed­it­ed by James H. Brookes (St. Lou­is, Mis­so­uri: Old School Pres­by­te­ri­an, 1871).

Music: Mi­cho­a­cán D. Hay­den Lloyd (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Lyrics

Jesus, Sav­ior, pass not by,
Pass not by, pass not by;
Lo, we join, as one, to cry:
Bless us also, pass not by,
Lord, fulfill Thy promise now,
Pour Thy Spi­rit while we bow;
Turn to us, as one we cry,
Pass not by, pass not by.

We have heard Thy footsteps near,
Pass not by, pass not by;
Pause, behold the pleading tear,
Listen to the longing sigh;
Jesus, Sav­ior, come at last,
Lest, in blessing, we be passed;
When Thy Spi­rit is so nigh,
Pass not by, pass not by.

Prostrate in Thy path we lie,
Pass not by, pass not by;
Lest our very faith should die,
Lord, we perish, pass not by;
To Thy garments we will cling,
All our need before Thee bring;
Son of David, hear our cry,
Pass not by, pass not by.

Lord, we cannot let Thee go,
Pass not by, pass not by;
In our midst Thy presence show,
Till Thou bless us we will cry,
Breathe on us, oh, breathe, we pray,
Tarry not, Lord, come today;
While we wait, and watch and cry,
Pass not by, pass not by.