349. Father, Now Thy Sinful Child

1 Father, now Thy sinful child,
Through Thy love is reconciled,
By Thy pardoning grace I live;
Daily still I cry, Forgive.

2 Lord, forgive me day by day,
Debts I cannot hope to pay,
Duties I have left undone;
Evils I have failed to shun.

3 Pardon, Lord; and are there those
Who my debtors are or foes,
I, who by forgiveness live,
Here their trespasses forgive.

4 Much forgiven, may I learn
Love for hatred to return;
Then assured my heart shall be,
Thou, my God, hast pardoned me.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Father, now Thy sinful child
Title: Father, Now Thy Sinful Child
Author: Josiah Conder, 1789-1855
Meter: 7.7.7.7.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1972
Scripture:
Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Christian Evidences: Giving, Forgiving
Notes: Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Mt. 6:12.
Tune Information
Name: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Composer: Henry John Gauntlett (1806-1876) (1852)
Meter: 7.7.7.7.
Key: F Major
Notes: M.M. 76



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