A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship ‎#294

294. Pardon

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 sov'reign mercy calls, "Return:"
Dear Lord, and may I come?
My vile ingratitude I mourn;
Oh, take the wand'rer 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 pard'ning 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: Pardon
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1845
• Scripture:
  Jeremiah 3:22
  ;
  Hosea 14:4
• Topic: The Christian: His Various Relations

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