O the Bitter Shame and Sorrow GUNTHER—Joseph Barnby O the Bitter Shame and Sorrow 1 Oh, the bitter shame and sorrow That a time could ever be When I let the Saviour’s pity Plead in vain; And proudly answered, “All of self and none of Thee!” 2 Yet, He found me; I beheld Him Bleeding on the accursed tree: Heard Him pray “Forgive them, Father!” And my wistful heart said faintly, “Some of self and some of Thee!” 3 Day by day His tender mercy, Healing, helping, full and free: Sweet and strong