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.
 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.
 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.
 Lord, break our hearts
 By the grace You impart
 And give us strength to fight this war.