"Forgive our sins as we forgive,"
You
taught us, Lord, to pray;
But
You alone can grant us grace
To
live the words we say.
2
How
can Your pardon reach and bless
The
unforgiving heart
That
broods on wrongs and will not let
Old
bitterness depart?
3
In
blazing light Your cross reveals
The
truth we dimly knew:
How
trifling others' debts to us;
How
great our debt to You!
4
Lord
cleanse the depths within our souls
And
bid resentment cease;
Then,
by Your mercy reconciled,
Our
lives will spread Your peace.