Trinity Hymnal ‎#366

366. 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 life to thee.

2 And thou who cam'st on earth to die,
That fallen man 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 For they are brethren, far and wide,
Since thou, O Lord, for them hast died;
Then teach us, whatsoe'er betide,
To love them all in thee.

5 In sickness, sorrow, want, or care,
Whate'er it be, 'tis ours to share;
May we, when help is needed, there
Give help as unto thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O God of mercy, God of might
• Author: Godfrey Thring (1877)
• Meter: 8. 8. 8. 8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Matthew 25:40
• Topic: Christ: Example of; Christian Service; Christians: Example of; The Church: Stewardship; Christian Friendship

Tune Information

• Name: ELMHURST
• Composer: Edwin Drewett (1887)
• Meter: 8. 8. 8. 8.
• Key: E♭ Major