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Text:Forgive Us
Author:Bertha Mason
Tune:[Youthful hearts, with music ringing]
Composer:W. H. Doane

97. Forgive Us

1 Youthful hearts, with music ringing,
Come today;
Grateful souls, their tribute bringing,
Humbly pray.

Refrain:
Forgive us, dear Father,
O her our earnest prayer;
Forgive us, forgive us,
And take us in Thy care.

2 Youthful hearts, with pleasure glowing,
Come today;
Grateful souls, their love bestowing,
Humbly pray. [Refrain]

3 Youthful hearts our Father’s blessing
Ask today;
Grateful souls, their need expressing,
Humbly pray. [Refrain]

4 Meet us in our Sabbath dwelling,
Lord, today;
Heart and soul, Thy mercy telling,
Humbly pray. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Youthful hearts, with music ringing
Title: Forgive Us
Author: Bertha Mason
Refrain First Line: Forgive us, dear Father
Publication Date: 1889
Scripture:
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Youthful hearts, with music ringing]
Composer: W. H. Doane
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
MIDI file: MIDI

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