GRH 276 Lord, Thy Mercy Now Entreating

(1)
Lord, Thy mercy now entreating,
Low before Thy throne we fall;
Our misdeeds to Thee confessing.
On Thy name we humbly call.

(2)
Sinful thoughts and words unloving
Rise against us one by one:
Acts unworthy, deeds unthinking,
Good that we have left undone.

(3)
Precious moments idly wasted,
Precious hours in folly spent;
Christain vow and fight unheeded;
Scarce a thought to wisdom lent.

(4)
Lord, Thy mercy still entreating,
We with shame our sins would own;
From hence forth, the time redeeming
May we live to Thee alone.