Praying for Repentance

Verse 1

Jesus, let Thy pitying eye Call back a wandering sheep; False to Thee, like Peter, I Would fain, like Peter, weep; Let me be by grace restored, On me be all long-suffering shown; Turn, and look upon me, Lord, And break my heart of stone.

Verse 2

Saviour, Prince, enthrone above, Repentance to impart, Give me, through Thy dying love, The humble, contrite heart; Speak the reconciling word, And let Thy mercy melt me down; Turn, and look upon me, Lord, And break my heart of stone.

Verse 3

For Thine own compassion's sake The gracious wonder show; Cast my sins behind Thy back, And wash me white as snow, Speak my paradise restored Redeem me by Thy grace alone; Turn, and look upon me, Lord, And break my heart of stone.

Verse 4

Look, as when Thy languid eye Was closed, that we might live; "Father," at the point to die My Saviour gasped "forgive!" Surely, with that dying word, He turns, and looks, and cries, "'Tis done!" O my bleeding, loving Lord, Thou break'st my heart of stone!