A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#392

392. Confession

1 How oft, alas, this wretched heart
Has wandered 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 pardoned 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 Saviour, I adore;
O keep me at thy sacred feet,
And let me rove no more.

Text Information

• First Line: How oft, alas, this wretched heart
• Title: Confession
• Author: Steele
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Topic: Prayer and Watchfulness

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