1. Sad and lonely, weak and weary, Down life???s rugged path I roam; Heart is bleeding, soul is weeping, Seeking rest and finding none; Father, once I dearly loved Thee, In the happy days of yore, But of love this world has robbed me, Shall I never love Thee more? * Refrain: O backslider, there is pardon, Christ will save you from your sin, Fill you yearning heart with gladness, And receive you back again; Come, oh, come, then, to the Savior, Cast your doubts and fears away, Plunge into the healing fountain, There to save your soul today. 2. Here???s a withered flow???r and faded, Emblem of my lonely heart, Once so full of love and duty, Now lies crushed by human art; Father, once my prayers were answered, In the happy days of yore, When in faith and love I sought Thee, Wilt Thou never hear me more? 3. Life???s a burden, Lord, without Thee, Peace I nevermore can know, All this world a sea of trouble, All a wilderness of woe; Father, leaving all, I seek Thee, Plead once more to be forgiv???n; Wash away my sins and sorrows, Father, give me hope of heav???n.
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