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Confession

Author: Steele Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #392 (1844) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: How oft, alas, this wretched heart Lyrics: 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. Topics: Prayer and Watchfulness Languages: English
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How Oft, Alas!

Hymnal: The New Living Hymns (Living Hymns No. 2) #402 (1902) First Line: How oft, alas! this wretched heart Languages: English
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Hymnal: The Little Seraph #19a (1874) First Line: How oft, alas! this wretched heart Lyrics: 1 How oft, alas! this wretched heart Has wandered from the Lord; How oft my roving thoughts depart, Forgetful of his word. Tune Title: ESLI
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This wretched heart

Author: Steele Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #715 (1875) First Line: How oft, alas, this wretched heart Topics: Backsliding; Christians Conflicts; Conflict With Sin; Heart Deceitfulness of
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How oft, alas! thie wretched heart

Hymnal: The Sacred Harp or Eclectic Harmony #65b (1835) Tune Title: GRAFTON
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How oft this wretched, sinful heart

Author: Anne Steele Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #580 (1886) Lyrics: 1 How oft this wretched, sinful heart Has wandered from the Lord! How oft my roving thoughts depart, Forgetful of his word! 2 Yet mercy calls me now, "Return;" Saviour, to thee I come; My vile ingratitude I mourn; O take the wandered home! 3 Thy love, so full, so free, so sweet, Blest Saviour, I adore; O keep me at thy sacred feet, And let me rove no more. Topics: The Christian Unfaithfulness Lamented Tune Title: BEMERTON
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How oft this wretched heart

Hymnal: New Hymn and Tune book #209a (1866) Languages: English
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How oft this wretched heart

Author: Anne Steele Hymnal: Sacred Hymns and Tunes #227 (1902) Topics: Humility and Contrition Languages: English Tune Title: OZREM
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How oft this wretched heart

Hymnal: Methodist Social Hymn Book #235 (1856) Languages: English
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How oft this wretched heart

Hymnal: Cottage Melodies; a hymn and tune book, for prayer and social meetings and the home circle #302 (1859) Languages: English

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