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152 | CPWI Hymnal#153 | 154 |
Text: | Forgive them, O my Father |
Author: | Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 |
Tune: | VULPIUS |
Composer: | Melchior Vulpius, c1560-1616 |
1 'Forgive them, O my Father,
they know not what they do:'
the Saviour spoke in anguish,
as the sharp nails went through.
2 No word of anger spake he
to them that shed his blood,
but prayer and tenderest pity
large as the love of God.
3 For me was that compassion,
for me that tender care;
I need his wide forgiveness
as much as any there.
4 It was my pride and hardness
that hung Him on the tree;
those cruel nails, O Saviour,
were driven in by me.
5 And often I have slighted
thy gentle voice that chid:
forgive me too, Lord Jesus;
I knew not what I did.
6 O depth of sweet compassion!
O love divine and true!
Save thou the souls that slight thee,
and know not what they do.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Forgive them, O my Father |
Author: | Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 (alt.) |
Meter: | 7.6.7.6 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2010 |
Scripture: | |
Topic: | Hymns for the Church Year: Good Friday |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | VULPIUS |
Composer: | Melchior Vulpius, c1560-1616 |
Meter: | 7.6.7.6 |
Key: | E♭ Major |