Jeremiah 31:20: Is Ephraim My dear soul, &c

Father, for Jesu's sake alone.
Tell me that Thou art reconciled,
And own a rebel for Thy son,
Thy son beloved. Thy pleasant child
Thy justice spake the' afflicting word;
But now with yearning pity see.
With bowels of compassion stirr'd.
And still for good remember me.

Mercy I ask in Jesu's name,
(Who bought the grace for all mankind,)
Forgiveness through His blood I claim,
Forgiveness through His blood I find:
For mercy and redeeming grace
Still on my Saviour I depend,
Till in His strength I win the race,
And through His wounds to heaven ascend.