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LXXXV | A Selection of Hymns#LXXXVI | LXXXVII |
Text: | Pardoning Love |
Author: | Steele |
1 How oft, alas, this wretched heart
Has wander'd from the Lord!
How oft my roving thoughts depart
Forgetful of his word!
2 Yet sovereign mercy calls, "return:"
Dear Lord, and may I come!
My vile ingratitude I mourn;
O take the wanderer home.
3 And canst thou, wilt thou yet forgive,
And bid my crimes remove?
And shall a pardon'd rebel live
To speak thy wondrous love!
4 Almighty grace, thy healing power
How glorious, how divine!
That can to life and bliss restore
So vile a heart as mine.
5 Thy pardoning love, so free, so sweet,
Dear Savior, I adore;
Oh, keep me at thy sacred feet,
And let me rove no more.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | How oft, alas, this wretched heart |
Title: | Pardoning Love |
Author: | Steele |
Meter: | C. M. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1792 |
Scripture: | ; |
Topic: | Scripture Doctrines and Blessings: Pardon; Pardoning Love |