Elmhurst Hymnal ‎#46

46. There's a wideness in God's mercy

1 There’s a wideness in God’s mercy,
Like the wideness of the sea;
There’s a kindness in His justice,
Which is more than liberty.

Refrain:
He is calling, "Come to me!"
He is calling, "Come to me!"
He is calling, "Come to me!"
Lord, I gladly come to Thee.

2 There’s no place where earthly sorrows
Are more felt than up in heav’n;
There’s no place where earthly failings
Have such kindly judgment giv’n.

3 For the love of God is broader
Than the measure of our mind;
And the heart of the Eternal
Is most wonderfully kind.

4 If our love were but more simple,
We should take Him at His word;
And our lives would be all sunshine
In the sweetness of our Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: There's a wideness in God's mercy
• Author: Frederick W. Faber (1854)
• Refrain First Line: He is calling, come to me
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1921
• Topic: God: Care of; Mercy of God; Our Father's Love and Care

Tune Information

• Name: THEOPHILUS
• Composer: C. G. Stanger (1918)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7. with Refrain