Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#458

458. O God of Mercy, God of Might

1 O God of mercy, God of might,
In love and pity infinite,
Teach us, as ever, in Thy sight,
To live our life to Thee.

2 And Thou, who cam'st on earth to die
That fallen man might live thereby,
O hear us; for to Thee we cry,
In hope, O Lord, to Thee.

3 Teach us the lesson Thou hast taught:
To feel for those Thy blood hath bought,
That ev'ry word and deed and thought
May work a work for Thee.

4 All are redeemed, both far and wide,
Since Thou, O Lord, for all hast died;
Then teach us, whatsoe'er betide,
To love them all in Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: O God of mercy, God of might
• Title: O God of Mercy, God of Might
• Author: Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903
• Meter: 88 86
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Charity: Good Samaritan; Trinity 13

Tune Information

• Name: JUST AS I AM
• Composer: J. Barnby, 1838-96
• Meter: 88 86
• Key: A♭ Major