righteous father we have wronged thee

righteous father, we have wronged thee,
underfoot thy laws have cast:
now we fain would serve thee better,
o forgive us what is past.

loving jesus, we have hurt thee,
yielded to temptation’s blast:
now we long to stand more firmly,
o forgive us what is past.

holy spirit, we have grieved thee,
sin and death have held us fast:
now we yearn for life and freedom,
o forgive us what is past.

father, son, and holy spirit,
god eternal, first and last,
penitent we kneel before thee,
o forgive us all the past.