Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#246b

246b. God of Mercy! God of Grace!

1 God of mercy! God of grace!
Hear our penitential songs.
Oh, restore Thy suppliant race,
Thou to whom our praise belongs!

2 Deep regret for follies past,
Talents wasted, time misspent;
Hearts debased by worldly cares,
Thankless for the blessings lent;

3 Foolish fears and fond desires,
Vain regrets for things as vain;
Lips too seldom taught to praise,
Oft to murmur and complain;

4 These, and every secret fault,
Filled with grief and shame, we own.
Humbled at Thy feet we lie,
Seeking pardon from Thy throne.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God of mercy! God of grace!
• Title: God of Mercy! God of Grace!
• Author: John Taylor, 1750-1826 (1795)
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1901
• Topic: Repentance
• Notes: Second Tune

Tune Information

• Name: SIONSTONER, NO. 40
• Composer: Hans Georg Nägeli, 1778-1836
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7.