1 God of mercy! God of grace!
Hear our sad repentant songs.
O restore thy suppliant race,
Thou to whom all grace belongs!

2 Deep regret for follies past,
Talents wasted, time mispent;
Hearts debas'd 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.

5 God of mercy! God of love!
Hear our sad repentant songs.
O restore thy suppliant race,
Thou, to whom all grace belongs!