Forgive my vain repentances,

And bid me sin no more.

333. P. M. Heber.

"There is Joy in Heaven over one Sinner that Repenteth."

1There was joy in heaven!

There was joy in heaven!

When this goodly world to frame,

The Lord of light and mercy came:

Shouts of joy were heard on high,

And the stars sang from the sky,