385. 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 every secret fault,
Filled with grief and shame, we own;
Humbled at Thy feet we lie,
Seeking pardon from Thy throne.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: God of mercy! God of grace!
Author: John Taylor (1799)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1899
Topic: Self Abasement; Backsliding; Love: brotherly (8 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ESHTEMOA
Composer: Timothy B. Mason
Meter: 7s



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