A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) ‎#201

201. A Penitential Hymn

God of mercy! God of love!
Hear our sad, repentant songs;
Listen to Thy suppliant ones,
Thou, to whom all grace belongs!

Deep regret for follies past,
Talents wasted, time misspent;
Hearts debased by worldly cares,
Thankless for the blessings lent;—

Foolish fears and fond desires,
Vain regrets for things as vain;
Lips too seldom taught to praise,
Oft to murmur and complain;—

These, and every secret fault,
Filled with grief and shame, we own;
Humbled at Thy feet we bow,
Seeking strength from Thee alone.

God of mercy! God of love!
Hear our sad, repentant songs;
O, restore Thy suppliant ones,
Thou to whom all grace belongs!

Text Information

• First Line: God of mercy! God of love!
• Title: A Penitential Hymn
• Author: John Taylor
• Meter: 7s. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1866
• Notes: Public Domain.

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