Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#314

314. God of Mercy! God of Grace!

1 God of Mercy! God of Grace!
Hear our sad penitentant songs.
O 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!
• Author: John Taylor (1795)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Christian Life: Repentance

Tune Information

• Name: AUS DER TIEFE RUFE ICH
• Harmonizer: J. F. Ohl (1915)
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7
• Key: d minor
• Source: Nürnberg Gesangbuch, 1676