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1 How oft, alas! this wretched heart
Has wander'd from the Lord!
How oft my roving thoughts depart,
Forgetful of His word!
2 Yet sov'reign mercy calls, "Return:"
Dear Lord, and may I come?
My vile ingratitude I mourn;
Oh, take the wanderer home.
3 And canst Thou, wilt Thou yet forgive,
And bid my crimes remove?
And shall a pardon'd rebel live
To speak Thy wondrous love?
4 Almighty grace, Thy healing power,
How glorious, how divine!
That can to bliss and life restore
So vile a heart as mine.
5 Thy pard'ning love, so free, so sweet,
Dear Saviour, I adore:
Oh, keep me at Thy sacred feet,
And let me rove no more.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | How oft, alas! this wretched heart |
| Meter: | C. M. |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1870 |
| Topic: | Backsliding; Christians: their life and experience; Confession of Sin (2 more...) |
| Notes: | Author from index: Steele |
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