jesus i ve forgotten the words that you have spoken promises that burned within my heart have now grown dim with a doubting heart i follow the paths of earthly wisdom forgive me for my unbelief renew the fire again lord have mercy christ have mercy lord have mercy on me i have built an altar where i worship things of men i have taken journeys that have drawn me far from you now i am returning to your mercies ever flowing pardon my transgressions help me love you again i have longed to know you your tender mercies like a river of forgiveness ever flowing without end i bow my heart before you in the goodness of your presence your grace forever shining like a beacon in the night 