| Song | Forgive Them O My Father |
| Content Description | Forgive Them O My Father lyrics is a deeply emotional Christian hymn inspired by Jesus’ words on the cross, asking the Father to forgive those who crucified Him. This powerful worship song highlights Christ’s mercy, compassion, and divine love even in suffering. Centered on themes of forgiveness, grace, and redemption, it draws believers into reflection on the sacrifice of Calvary. Often used during Good Friday and Holy Week services, the hymn encourages worshippers to respond with repentance, gratitude, and a renewed understanding of God’s boundless mercy through Jesus Christ. |
| Album | Passiontide Hymns |
| Genre | Traditional Christian Hymns |
| Writer(s) | Cecil Frances Alexander |
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| Tags | Hymn, Good Friday, Holy Week, Cross, Mercy, Worship, Jesus, Prayer |
| Theme(s) | Forgiveness, mercy, Calvary, Christ’s sacrifice, grace, redemption |
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“Forgive Them, O My Father,
They Know Not What They Do”:
The Savior Spoke In Anguish,
As Sharp Iron Nails Went Through.
No Word Of Anger Spoke He
To Them That Shed His Blood,
But Prayer And Tenderest Pity
Large As The Love Of God.
For Me Was That Compassion,
For Me That Tender Care;
I Need His Wide Forgiveness
As Much As Any There.
It Was My Pride And Hardness
That Hung Him On The Tree;
Those Cruel Nails, O Savior,
Were Driven In By Me.
And Often I Have Slighted
Thy Gentle Voice That Child:
Forgive Me Too, Lord Jesus,
I Knew Not What I Did.
O Depth Of Sweet Compassion!
O Love Divine And True!
Save Thou The Souls That Slight Thee,
And Know Not What They Do.
