(By C. Maude Battersby)
If I have wounded any soul today, If I have caused one foot to go astray, If I have walked in my own willful way, Dear Lord, forgive!
If I have uttered idle words or vain, If I have turned aside from want or pain, Lest I myself shall suffer through the strain, Dear Lord, forgive!
If I have been perverse or hard, or cold, If I have longed for shelter in Thy fold, When Thou hast given me some fort to hold, Dear Lord, forgive!
Forgive the sins I have confessed to Thee; Forgive the secret sins I do not see; O guide me, love me and my keeper be, Dear Lord, Amen.
My Comments: This song was sung by my mother at family devotion times and often throughout my childhood. As I have heard it recently, it has really spoken to my heart about keeping my heart clear of sin before the Lord and realizing all the ways I can limit God’s working in my life throughout the day. We have such an influence in the lives of others. It is so important to be aware of our ministry in their lives
If I have wounded any soul today, If I have caused one foot to go astray, If I have walked in my own willful way, Dear Lord, forgive!
If I have uttered idle words or vain, If I have turned aside from want or pain, Lest I myself shall suffer through the strain, Dear Lord, forgive!
If I have been perverse or hard, or cold, If I have longed for shelter in Thy fold, When Thou hast given me some fort to hold, Dear Lord, forgive!
Forgive the sins I have confessed to Thee; Forgive the secret sins I do not see; O guide me, love me and my keeper be, Dear Lord, Amen.
My Comments: This song was sung by my mother at family devotion times and often throughout my childhood. As I have heard it recently, it has really spoken to my heart about keeping my heart clear of sin before the Lord and realizing all the ways I can limit God’s working in my life throughout the day. We have such an influence in the lives of others. It is so important to be aware of our ministry in their lives
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