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| Text: | 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: | ; |
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