Poems on Subjects Chiefly Devotional, Vol. 1 ‎#88

88. Pardoning Love

I. How oft, alas, this wretched heart
Has wander'd from the Lord!
How oft my roving thoughts depart,
Forgetful of his word!

II. Yet sov'reign mercy calls, Return:
Dear Lord, and may I come!
My vile ingratitude I mourn;
Oh take the wand'rer home.

III. And canst thou, wilt thou yet forgive,
And bid my crimes remove?
And shall a pardon'd rebel live
To speak thy wond'rous love?

IV. Almighty grace, thy healing pow'r
How glorious, how divine!
That can to life and bliss restore
So vile a heart as mine.

V. Thy pardoning 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
• Title: Pardoning Love
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1760
• Scripture:
  Jeremiah 3:22
  ;
  Hosea 14:4

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