Lutheran Service Book ‎#852

852. 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 lives in Thee.

2 And Thou, who cam'st on earth to die
That our lost world 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.
Grant us the will and grace provide
To love them all in Thee!

5 In sickness, sorrow, want, or care,
May we each other's burdens share;
May we, where help is needed, there
Give help as unto Thee!

6 And may Thy Holy Spirit move
All those who live to live in love
Till Thou shalt greet in heav'n above
All those who live 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 (alt. )
• Meter: 888 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Deuteronomy 10:12
  ;
  Galatians 5:22-26
  ;
  Matthew 25:40
  ;
  Luke 10:36-37
• Topic: Society

Tune Information

• Name: ISLEWORTH
• Composer: Samuel Howard, 1710-82
• Meter: 888 6
• Key: d minor
• Source: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 (Setting)