657b. When all Thy mercies, O my God

1 When all Thy mercies, O my God,
My rising soul surveys,
Transported with the view, I'm lost
In wonder, love, and praise.

2 Oh, how shall words with equal warmth
The gratitude declare,
That glows within my ravished heart?
But Thou canst read it there.

3 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts
My daily thanks employ;
Nor is the least a cheerful heart,
That tastes those gifts with joy.

4 Through every period of my life
Thy goodness I'll pursue;
And after death, in distant worlds
The glorious theme renew.

5 When nature fails, and day and night
Divide Thy works no more,
My ever grateful heart, O Lord,
Thy mercy shall adore.

6 Through all eternity, to Thee
A joyful song I'll raise;
But oh, eternity's too short
To utter all Thy praise!

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: When all Thy mercies, O my God
Title: When all Thy mercies, O my God
Author: Joseph Addison (1712)
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1892
Topic: Home and Personal Use
Notes: Tune name in index: WINCHESTER (OLD)
Tune Information
Name: [When all Thy mercies, O my God]
Composer: M. Este (1592)
Meter: C. M.
Key: F Major



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