Text: | O God of Mercy, God of Light |
Author: | Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 |
Tune: | JUST AS I AM |
Composer: | Joseph Barnby, 1838-1896 |
1 O God of mercy, God of light,
In love and mercy infinite,
Teach us, as ever in your sight,
To live our lives in you.
2 You sent your Son to die for all,
That our lost world might hear your call;
Oh, hear us, lest we stray and fall!
We rest our hope in you.
3 Teach us the lesson Jesus taught:
To feel for those his blood has bought,
That ev'ry deed and word and thought
May work a work for you.
4 For all are kindred, far and wide,
Since Jesus Christ for all has died;
Grant us the will, and grace provide
To love them all in you.
5 In sickness, sorrow, want, or care,
Each other's burdens help us share;
May we, where help is needed, there
Give help as though to you.
6 And may your Holy Spirit move
All those who live to live in love,
Till you receive in heav'n above
Those who have lived to you.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | O God of mercy, God of light |
Title: | O God of Mercy, God of Light |
Author: | Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 (alt.) |
Meter: | 88 86 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1978 |
Topic: | Society; Epiphany 8; Pentecost 6(5 more...) |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | JUST AS I AM |
Composer: | Joseph Barnby, 1838-1896 |
Meter: | 88 86 |
Key: | A♭ Major |
Copyright: | Setting © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship |