Lord, all my litany Mingled with praise must be; All my thanksgivings rise Joined with remorseful cries, -- My sin so mocks Thy name, Thy grace so mends my shame. Lord, for the angry word (That only Thou hast heard); Lord, for the wish to sin (That wish alone has been), -- I pray Thee, pardon me; (I offer thanks to Thee!) Lord, for the baneful creed (That has not passed to deed); Lord, for the acted wrong (Fought by a conscience strong), -- I pray Thee, pardon me; (I offer thanks to Thee!) Lord, for the stinging hiss (That shamed itself to a kiss); Lord, for the tasks undone (That spur Thy workman on), -- I pray Thee, pardon me; (I offer thanks to Thee!) Yes, for my heart of sin Thy grace is strong to win; Yes, Lord, for all the woe Wherein Thy mercies glow, -- I offer thanks to Thee, And pray Thee, pardon me! |