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,