Psalm 130 — Lord From the Depths to Thee I Cried
Theological Analysis
A metrical versification of Psalm 130, the "De Profundis" — one of the seven penitential psalms and a Song of Ascents. Luther called it one of the "Pauline psalms" because of its doctrine of grace. It cries from the depths for mercy, affirms that God alone can forgive sin, and calls for patient waiting on the Lord.
✓ Theological Strengths
- Direct versification of inspired Scripture — Psalm 130
- One of the seven penitential psalms
- Luther's favorite — called it a 'Pauline psalm' for its grace theology
- Teaches that forgiveness belongs to God alone
- Models crying to God from the depths of despair with hope
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Full Lyrics
Lord, from the depths to thee I cried.
My voice, Lord, do thou hear:
Unto my supplication's voice
Give an attentive ear.
Lord, who shall stand, if thou, O Lord,
Should'st mark iniquity?
But yet with thee forgiveness is,
That feared thou mayest be.
I wait for God, my soul doth wait,
My hope is in his word.
More than they that for morning watch,
My soul waits for the Lord;
I say, more than they that do watch
The morning light to see.
Let Israel hope in the Lord,
For with the Lord there is
Abundant lovingkindness; yea,
With him is plenteous
Redemption; and from all his sins
He Israel shall redeem.
This hymn is in the public domain.
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