217. Forgiving Mercy Besought

1 Remember not, O God,
The sins of long ago;
In tender mercy visit us,
Distressed and humbled low.

2 O Lord, our Saviour, help,
And glorify Thy Name;
Deliver us from all our sins
And take away our shame.

3 In Thy compassion hear
Thy pris'ner's plaintive sigh,
And in the greatness of Thy pow'r
Save those about to die.

4 Then, safe within Thy fold,
We will exalt Thy Name;
Our thankful hearts with songs of joy
Thy goodness will proclaim.

Text Information
First Line: Remember not, O God
Title: Forgiving Mercy Besought
Meter: S. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1912
Scripture:
Topic: Afflictions: Complaint of; Afflictions: Prayer in; Christ: Atonement of (14 more...)
Notes: Selected stanzas
Tune Information
Name: GORTON
Composer: Beethoven (alt.)
Meter: S. M.
Key: A♭ Major



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