Psalter Hymnal (Red) ‎#407

407. Thus Saith the Mercy of the Lord

1 Thus saith the mercy of the Lord:
"I'll be a God to thee;
I'll bless thy numerous 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 confirms,
To our forefathers given;
He takes young children to His arms,
And calls them heirs of heaven.

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 numerous households meet at last
In one eternal home.

Text Information

• First Line: Thus saith the mercy of the Lord
• Title: Thus Saith the Mercy of the Lord
• Author: Rev. Isaac Watts (1707)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Topic: Adoption; Baptism; Blood of Christ; Children; Covenant; Faith; Faithfulness of God; Heaven

Tune Information

• Name: AZMON
• Composer: Carl G. Gläser, 1784-1839
• Arranger: Lowell Mason (1837)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A♭ Major