The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#731

731. O thou whose mercy guides my way

1 O thou whose mercy guides my way,
Though now it seems severe,
Forbid my unbelief to say
There is no mercy here!

2 O may I, Lord, desire the pain
That comes in kindness down,
Far more than sweetest earthly gain,
Succeeded by a frown.

3 Then, though thou bend my spirit low,
Love only shall I see;
The gracious hand that strikes the blow
Was wounded once for me.

Text Information

• First Line: O thou whose mercy guides my way
• Author: James Edmeston
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Christian: Trust and Resignation

Tune Information

• Name: FAIRPORT
• Composer: Unknown
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #175, 889, or 943.