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Forgive Us
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Aug 21, 2026 updated
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Citizens' song 'Forgive Us' is a prayerful plea for divine forgiveness and the strength to extend that same grace to others. The lyrics repeatedly ask God to forgive sins, grant the ability to forgive those who have wronged us, and restore and renew the heart. It emphasizes meekness, healing, and mercy as essential to the process of reconciliation. The song's simple, repetitive structure mirrors a liturgical confession, ending with 'Amen' to affirm the prayer. It draws on the biblical teaching of forgiving others as we have been forgiven, making it a heartfelt call for personal and communal renewal.
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Forgive us of all of our sin
And give us the grace to forgive
When we have been sinned against
Restore us, renew us again
Give us the meekness to heal
Give us the mercy to mend
Forgive us all our sin
As we ourselves forgive
Forgive us of all of our sin
And give us the grace to forgive
When we have been sinned against
Restore us, renew us again
Give us the meekness to heal
Give us the mercy to mend
Forgive us all our sin
As we ourselves forgive
Amen