Pass Me not, O Gentle Savior - Hymn Lyrics

1. 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.

2. Let me at a throne of mercy
Find a sweet relief;
Kneeling there in deep contrition,
Help my unbelief.

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

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, O Gentle Savior” is a beloved 19th-century hymn written by Fanny J. Crosby in 1868, with music composed by William H. Doane. It remains one of the most heartfelt pleas for divine mercy in Christian hymnody.

🕊️ Hymn Overview

• Title: Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior

• Lyricist: Fanny J. Crosby

• Composer: William H. Doane

• Year: 1868

• Scripture Reference: “...Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.” – Luke 18:38 (KJV)

✍️ Hymn Story

Fanny Crosby, blind since infancy, was a prolific hymn writer known for her deep spiritual insight and poetic sensitivity. The inspiration for this hymn reportedly came after she overheard someone pray, “Lord, do not pass me by.” The simplicity and earnestness of the prayer moved her deeply, and the hymn flowed out of that moment.

Crosby captured the urgency and vulnerability of someone reaching for Christ in a moment of need—much like the blind beggar Bartimaeus, who cried out to Jesus for healing (Luke 18:35–43). The hymn echoes that desperate faith, making it resonate with those who feel spiritually overlooked or forgotten.

💭 Devotional Thought

“Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior” invites us to come to Christ with humble desperation, trusting that He will not ignore the cry of a seeking soul. Whether in moments of repentance, sorrow, or longing for grace, this hymn reminds believers that God's mercy is both powerful and personal.

💬 "While on others Thou art calling, do not pass me by"—a cry of faith in a crowded world, asking Jesus to see you.