Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour

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Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour
by Fanny Crosby
GenreHymn
Written1868
Based onLuke 18:38
Meter8.5.8.5 with refrain
Melody"Pass Me Not" by William H. Doane
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour

Pass me not, O gentle Saviour,
Hear my humble cry.
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.

Saviour, Saviour,
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.

Saviour, Saviour,
Hear my humble cry.
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.

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

Fanny J. Crosby, 1868[1]

"Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior" is a 19th-century American hymn written by American mission worker, poet, lyricist, and composer Fanny Crosby in 1868,[2] set to music by William H. Doane in 1870.[3]

M.C. Hammer recording

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In 1991, American hip hop artist MC Hammer released a version of the hymn entitled "Do Not Pass Me By" on his fourth album, Too Legit to Quit (1991) - basically rap parts added to an up-tempo arrangement by Douglas Miller entitled "Pass Me Not" from 1986. Gospel artist Tramaine Hawkins appeared on the song as a guest vocalist. A music video was produced for this single which charted as well.

Charts

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Chart (1992) Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC)[4] 14
UK Airplay (Music Week)[5] 10
UK Dance (Music Week)[6] 40
US Billboard Hot 100[7] 62
US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)[8] 15

Other recordings

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References

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