This hymn was written by Fanny Crosby in 1868 in conjunction with William Doane. Doane was a successful business man. At the age of 30, he suffered a heart attack and almost died. He felt that this was God’s chastening him for not devoting his time to writing gospel music.
Doane was a gifted musician, but need someone to write lyrics for his tunes. One day, as he was praying, he received a poem from Fanny Crosby – “More like Jesus would I be Let my Savior dwell with me”. This was quickly made into a hymn.
Thus began a fruitful partnership with Fanny Crosby, producing many hymns such as this one.
Lyrics: Fanny J. Crosby
Music: William H. Doane
Pass me not, O gentle Savior,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.
Refrain:
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.
Trusting only in Thy merit,
Would I seek Thy face;
Heal my wounded, broken spirit,
Save me by Thy grace.
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?
