THOU gracious God, and kind, O cast our sins away, Nor call our former guilt to mind, Thy justice to display.
Thy tenderest mercies show, Thy richest grace prepare, Lest by our guilty fears laid low, We perish in despair.
Save us from guilt and shame, Thy glory to display, And for the great Redeemer’s name, Wash all our sins away.
So we Thy flock, Thy choice, The people of Thy love, Through life shall in Thy care rejoice, But praise Thee best above.
William Goode, 1762-1816