Forgive me When I ask with fervour but thank with naught Forgive me When I praise the action but ignore the thought Forgive me When I cry out for help but not for joy Forgive me When I use words to tear down and to destroy Forgive me When I remember the hardship but forget my reward Forgive me When I pray prince of peace but live by the sword Forgive me When I shrink from death but forget to live Forgive me When I'm quick to anger but slow to forgive Forgive me God