FORGIVE OUR SINS AS WE FORGIVE

 A HYMN FOR THE 8TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

by Rosamond E. Herklots, 1966

 

1. 'Forgive our sins as we forgive,'

you taught us, Lord, to pray,

but you alone can grant us grace

to live the words we say.

 

2. How can your pardon reach and bless

the unforgiving heart,

that broods on wrongs and will not let

old bitterness depart?

 

3. In blazing light your cross reveals

the truth we dimly knew:

what trivial debts are owed to us,

how great our debt to you!

 

4. Lord, cleanse the depths within our souls,

and bid resentment cease;

then, bound to all in bonds of love,

our lives will spread your peace.