418. God of mercy! God of grace!

1 God of mercy! God of grace!
Hear our penitential songs;
Oh, restore Thy suppliant race,
Thou to whom our praise belongs!

2 Deep regret for follies past,
Talents wasted, time misspent;
Hearts debased by worldly cares,
Thankless for the blessings lent;

3 Foolish fears and fond desires;
Vain regrets for things as vain;
Lips too seldom taught to praise,
Oft to murmur and complain;

4 These, and ev'ry secret fault,
Fill'd with grief and shame, we own;
Humbled at Thy feet we lie,
Seeking pardon from Thy throne.

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First Line: God of mercy! God of grace!
Language: English
Publication Date: 1870
Topic: Christians: their life and experience; Confession of Sin; Fasting (6 more...)
Notes: Author from index: J. Taylor
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