Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour Explained

Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour
Composer:	Fanny Crosby
Genre:	Hymn
Written:	1868
Meter:	8.5.8.5 with refrain

"Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior" is a 19th-century American hymn written by Fanny Crosby in 1868,^[1] set to music by William H. Doane in 1870.^[2]

M.C. Hammer recording

In 1991 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 - basically rap parts added to an up-tempo arrangement by Douglas Miller entitled "Pass Me By" 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.

Chart performance

Chart (1992)	Peak position
UK Singles (The Official Charts Company)^[3]	14
US Billboard Hot 100^[4]	62
US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)^[5]	15

Other recordings

• 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.

External links

• Lyrics and commentary on Dylan's performances at Not Dark Yet

Notes and References

1. Book: Guye Johnson. Treasury of Great Hymns and Their Stories. 1986. Bob Jones University Press. 08-908-4249-3.
2. Book: Variety Radio Directory. 1938. Variety, Incorporated.
3. Web site: officialcharts.com. officialcharts.com. August 25, 2021.
4. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Joel Whitburn

   . Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012 . Joel Whitburn . 2013 . Record Research . 550.

5. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Joel Whitburn

   . Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Joel Whitburn . 2004 . Record Research . 386.