Laudes Domini ‎#640

640. "Return"

1 O thou, whose tender mercy hears
Contrition's humble sigh;
Whose hand indulgent wipes the tears
From sorrow's weeping eye;--

2 See, Lord, before thy throne of grace,
A wretched wanderer mourn;
Hast thou not bid me seek thy face?
Hast thou not said--"Return?"

3 And shall my guilty fears prevail
To drive me from thy feet?
Oh, let not this dear refuge fail,
This only safe retreat!

4 Oh, shine on this benighted heart,
With beams of mercy shine!
And let thy healing voice impart
A sense of joy divine.

Text Information

• First Line: O thou, whose tender mercy hears
• Title: "Return"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Atonement: Accepted; Contrition; Repentance
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Confession Songs

Tune Information

• Name: AVON
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A♭ Major