Lord, Forgive Us

We have not known You as we ought
nor bowed before Your pow'r;
The things of Earth have filled our thoughts
and wasted many hours.
We have not feared You as we ought
nor stopped to give You praise;
By countless words and deeds and thoughts
Your love we have betrayed.

Chorus:
Lord, forgive us by the mighty cross
and from above rain down Your love;
Lord, break our hearts
by the grace You impart
and give us strength to fight this war.

We have not served You as we ought,
commands are left undone;
Our works with wickedness are fraught,
our battles scarcely won.
We have not loved You as we ought
nor cherished saving grace;
Your presence we have coldly sought,
the world we have embraced.