The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#460

460. Lord, forgive me, day by day

1 Lord, forgive me, day by day,
Debts I cannot hope to pay;
Duties I have left undone,
Evils I have failed to shun;

2 Trespasses in word or thought;
Deeds from evil motive wrought;
Cold ingratitude; distrust;
Thoughts unhallowed, or unjust.

3 Much forgiven, may I learn
Love for hatred to return;
Then assured my heart shall be
Thou, my God, hast pardoned me.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, forgive me, day by day
• Author: Josiah Conder
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Sinner: Repentance and Acceptance

Tune Information

• Name: ALLETTA
• Composer: William B. Bradbury
• Meter: 7s
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #720, 272, or 480.