Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive

"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.

How can Your pardon reach and bless

The unforgiving heart

That broods on wrongs and will not let

Old bitterness depart?

In blazing light Your cross reveals

The truth we dimly knew:

How trifling others’ debts to us;

How great our debt to You!

Lord, cleanse the depths within our souls

And bid resentment cease;

Then, by Your mercy reconciled,

Our lives will spread Your peace.