160. Thus Saith the Mercy

1. Thus saith the mercy of the Lord,
"I'll be a God to thee;
I'll bless thy num'rous race, and they
Shall be a seed to Me."

2. Abram believed the promised grace,
And gave his child to God;
But water seals the blessing now,
That once was sealed with blood.

3. Jesus the ancient faith comfirms,
To our forefathers giv'n;
He takes young children to His arms,
And calls them heirs of heav'n.

4. Our God, how faithful are His ways!
His love endures the same;
Nor from the promise of His grace,
Blots out His children's name.

5. Thus to the parents and their seed
Shall Thy salvation come;
And num'rous households meet at last
In one eternal home.

Text Information
First Line: Thus saith the mercy of the Lord
Title: Thus Saith the Mercy
Author: Rev. Isaac Watts
Meter: C M
Language: English
Publication Date: 1929
Topic: The Church; Means of Grace: Baptism
Tune Information
Name: BELIEF
Meter: C M
Incipit: 17222 13332 34565
Key: G Major
Source: English Melody



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