Forgetful of his word!

2 Yet sovereign mercy calls—“Return!”

Dear Lord! and may I come?

My vile ingratitude I mourn;

O! take the wanderer home.

3 And canst thou—wilt thou yet forgive,

And bid my crimes remove!

And shall a pardoned rebel live

To speak thy wondrous love?

4 Almighty grace! thy healing power,