Turn ye to me, thus saith the Lord

Verse 1

Turn ye to me, thus saith the Lord, Ye who have gone astray-- Your cries and mournings shall be heard, And not be cast away.

Verse 2

Will ye from sin and vice depart, By fasting and with pray'r; Rend not your garments, but your heart, And for my grace prepare.

Verse 3

I will return to you again, When ye return to me: Your ear'nest pray'rs are not in vain, Nor never more shall be.

Verse 4

The Lord is gracious, good and kind, To those who seek his face! With a sincere and humble mind, Shall find his pard'ning grace.

Verse 5

Our horrid crimes, how have they swell'd; Our Heaven they are grow'n! God's threat'nings are at last fulfill'd, And bring his Judgements down.

Verse 6

Well, we deserve to feel the rod; Our punishments are due; But O! we have a gracious God, Who will forgive them too.

Verse 7

Come let us in his presence meet, And bow beneath his throne; Confess with sorrow, and regret The follies we have done.