Backsliders

A hymn written by Isaac Watts. (in common meter)

Hosea 14:4 I will heal their backsliding.

1. Backsliders, who your misery feel,
Attend your Saviour's call;
Return, He'll your backslidings heal;
O, crown Him Lord of all.

2. Though crimson sin increase your guilt,
And painful is your thrall:
For broken hearts His blood was spilt,
O, crown Him Lord of all.

3. Take with you words, approach His throne,
And low before Him fall;
He understands the Spirit's groan,
O, crown Him Lord of all.

4. Whoever comes, He'll not cast out,
Although your faith be small;
His faithfulness you cannot doubt,
Then crown Him Lord of all.