<P> 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 . Frances J. Crosby, 1868 </P> <P> "Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior" is a 19th - century American hymn written by Frances J. Crosby in 1868, set to music by William H. Doane in 1870 . </P> <P> The hymn has been recorded by singers including Reggie Houston, Cyrus Chestnut, Bill Gaither, and Lyle Lovett . Bob Dylan performed this song live to open five concerts in his 2002 American tour . </P>

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