Fernando Ortega is an adult contemporary singer-songwriter in contemporary … Read Full Bio ↴Fernando Ortega is an adult contemporary singer-songwriter in contemporary Christian music. He is noted both for his interpretations of many traditional hymns and songs, such as "Give Me Jesus" and "Be Thou My Vision," and for writing clear, easily understood songs, such as "This Good Day."

Ortega was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico near the banks of the Rio Grande. He started learning piano at eight years of age. Through his father's work with the United States Department of State, he also spent time in Ecuador and Barbados. It is from his heritage and classical training at The University of New Mexico where Ortega derives his sound, embracing country, classical, Celtic, Latin American, world, modern folk, and rustic hymnody. Fernando Ortega currently leads worship at Christ the King Anglican Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

His album Storm reached No. 197 on the Billboard 200 in 2002, and Christmas Songs reached No. 36 on the Billboard Christmas Album Chart in 2009.

Pass Me Not
Fernando Ortega Lyrics

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

Savior, Savior
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

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

Thou the Spring of all my comfort
More than life to me

Whom have I on earth beside Thee?
Whom in heav'n but Thee?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fernando Ortega's song Pass Me Not are a plea to Jesus Christ to extend his grace and mercy to the singer. The singer acknowledges their own unworthiness and the potential for Jesus to call upon others for salvation, but asks Jesus not to pass them by. The singer continues to plead with Jesus and express their vulnerability, seeking relief and forgiveness for their shortcomings. They acknowledge their trust in Jesus and seek healing for their spirit. The song concludes with the singer declaring that Jesus is the sole source of comfort in their life.

The lyrics of this song are a powerful expression of the Christian faith and a call to humility and vulnerability in the face of grace. The use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes the importance of the singer's request and the urgency of their plea. The specificity of the singer's requests, such as "heal my wounded, broken spirit," make the song relatable to anyone who has experienced struggles or doubt in their faith.

Line by Line Meaning

Pass me not, O gentle Savior
Please don't neglect me, kind Savior

Hear my humble cry
Listen to my sincere plea

While on others Thou art calling
Even though you may be calling out to others

Do not pass me by
Please don't overlook me

Savior, Savior
Jesus Christ

Let me at Thy throne of mercy
Allow me to come to your throne of mercy

Find a sweet relief
Discover a soothing comfort

Kneeling there in deep contrition
I am humbly kneeling, overcome with remorse

Help my unbelief
Assist me in my doubtful faith

Trusting only in Thy merit
Having faith only in your worthiness

Would I seek Thy face
I desire to look for your presence

Heal my wounded, broken spirit
Mend my injured, shattered spirit

Save me by Thy grace
Rescue me through your divine grace

Thou the Spring of all my comfort
You are the source of all my consolation

More than life to me
You are more valuable to me than anything else

Whom have I on earth beside Thee?
Who do I have on this earth other than you?

Whom in heav'n but Thee?
Who could ever compare to you in heaven?

Lyrics © DistroKid, Regard Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LYLE PEARCE LOVETT, FANNY J. CROSBY, W. H. DOANE, GEORGE DUKE

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