How Can I Not Forgive

F “Forgive our sins as we forgive” you taught us, Lord, to pray F But you alone can grant us grace to live the words we say Dm C Bb F Dm C Bb How can your pardon reach and bless the unforgiving heart Dm C Bb F Dm C Bb That broods on wrongs and will not let old bitterness depart? C F Bb In blazing light the cross of Christ C F Bb Outshines my sin - I am forgiven! Dm C F How can I not forgive? F Though friend or foe may well offend the cross reminds anew F What trivial debts are owed to us how great our debt to you! Dm C Bb F Dm C Bb Lord, cleanse the depths within our souls and bid resentment cease Dm C Bb F Dm C Bb Then, bound to all in bonds of love our lives will spread your peace C F Bb In blazing light the cross of Christ C F Bb Outshines my sin - I am forgiven! C F Bb The Righteous Judge gave his own blood C F Bb He bore our curse - reviled and punished! Dm C Bb How can we not forgive? Dm C Bb How can we not forgive? Dm C F How can we not forgive?