Pass me not, O gentle Savior

"Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior" is a hymn written by Fanny Crosby in the key of B? major. Also known as "Pass Me Not" or "Hold Me Up," it was first published in 1868 in a collection titled "Songs of Devotion." Fanny Crosby, a blind American poet, is renowned for writing over 8,000 hymns throughout her life. The melody for this hymn was composed by William Howard Doane, a prominent American composer, and church musician. Some trivia about this song includes its popularity in African American churches and its frequent use during revival meetings. The melody exhibits a soothing and heartfelt tone, with a significant emphasis on the pleading words of the lyrics.