1.

Of heart forgive those who sin against you here.
Ev’n more than seven times pardon.
Seven times seventy—Jesus’ Words are clear.
Do so, your heart never harden.
If you have love, no grudge you’ll allow.
Just forgive now.

2.

Yield to God’s pow’r; to the depths bow deeply down,
Filled with forgiveness for others.
Walk in God’s love where the way of peace is found;
Don’t blame the sisters and brothers.
Lust for revenge you must not allow.
Just forgive now.

Written in 1926 by Olaug Madsen (published in 1937)Norwegian melodyText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ E