672. Think gently of the erring one

1 Think gently of the erring one,
And let us not forget,
However darkly stained by sin,
He is our brother yet.

2 Heir of the same inheritance,
Child of the self-same God;
He hath but stumbled in the path
We have in weakness trod.

3 Forget not thou hast often sinned,
And sinful yet must be:
Deal gently with the erring one,
As God has dealt with thee.

Text Information
First Line: Think gently of the erring one
Author: Mrs. Fletcher
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: The Christian: Faith, Hope, and Charity
Tune Information
Name: COVENTRY
Meter: C. M.
Key: C Major
Source: English
Notes: Alternate tunes: #179, 201, or 204.



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