| Song | I Dared Not Hope That Thou |
| Content Description | I Dared Not Hope That Thou is a reflective Christian hymn expressing humility and awe at God’s mercy and grace. The lyrics describe a heart that once felt unworthy of hope but finds assurance in God’s love and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Often used in devotional worship, this hymn encourages believers to trust in God’s compassion and unfailing grace. Its message highlights humility, redemption, and the comforting assurance of salvation. |
| Album | Most Popular Gospel Songs – Letter I |
| Genre | Contemporary Christian Music |
| Writer | Edwin Hatch |
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| Tags | Christian hymn, grace hymn, worship song, traditional hymn lyrics, assurance song, mercy hymn, devotional hymn, gospel hymn |
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I Dared Not Hope That Thou Wouldst Deign To Come
And Make This Lowly Heart Of Mine Thy Home,
That Thou Wouldst Deign, O King Of Kings, To Be
Even For One Hour A Sojourner In Me;
Yet Art Thou Always Here To Help, And Bless,
And Lift The Load Of My Great Sinfulness.
I Dared Not Ever Hope For Such A Guide
To Walk With Me My Faltering Steps Beside,
To Help Me When I Fall, And When I Stray
Constrain Me Gently To The Better Way;
Yet Art Thou Always At My Side To Be
A Counselor And A Comforter To Me.
I Do Not Always Go Where Thou Dost Lead,
I Do Not Always Thy Soft Whispers Heed;
I Follow Other Lights, And, In My Sin,
I Vex With Many A Slight My Friend Within:
Yet Thou Dost Not, Though Grieved, From Me Depart,
But Guardest Still Thy Place Within My Heart.
