1 God of mercy! God of grace!
Hear our repentant songs.
O restore thy suppliant race,
Thou to whom our praise belongs!
2 Deep regret for follies past,
Talents wasted, time mispent;
Hearts debas'd by worldly cares,
Thankless for the blessings lent;
3 Foolish fears and fond desires,
Vain regrets for things as vain;
Lips too seldom taught to praise,
Oft to murmur and complain;
4 These, and ev'ry secret fault,
Fill'd with grief and shame, we own.
Humbled at thy feet we lie,
Seeking pardon from thy throne.
5 God of mercy! God of grace!
Hear our sad repentant songs.
O restore thy suppliant race,
Thou, to whom our praise belongs!
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First Line: | God of mercy! God of grace! |
Meter: | P. M. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1814 |
Topic: | Repentance and Conversion |