I

O ever ready to forgive,

Thou merciful and mild,

I long before Thy face to live

As trustful as a child.

II

Thy Spirit leads me to repent,

And cast my care on Thee;

I come to Him whom Thou hast sent,

And bring my guilt with me.

III

O ever ready to bestow

The help I daily need,

Be Thou my strength where’er I go,

My present Friend indeed.

IV

Then shall I live for evermore

Rejoicing in Thy love,

And follow, if Thou goest before,

To better things above.