In our remembrance cherish.
“Forgive them, gracious Father, oh
Forgive! they know not what they do;”
So far his love extended:
Forgive us, Lord, where we too have
Through ignorance offended.
Now to the contrite thief He cries,
“Thou, verily, in Paradise
Shalt meet me ere to-morrow:”
Lord, take us to thy kingdom soon,