Laudes Domini ‎#307

307. "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
The sense of joy divine.

Text Information

• First Line: O thou, whose tender mercy hears
• Title: "Return"
• Author: Anne Steele
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Topic: Atonement: Accepted; Backsliding; Conflict With Sin; Contrition
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: AVON
• Composer: Hugh Wilson
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.