The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#439

439. 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,
Oh, 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 bo't,
That ev'ry word and deed and tho't
May work a work for Thee.

4 All are redeemed, both far and wide,
Since Thou, O Lord, for all hast died,
Oh, 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!

6 And may Thy Holy Spirit move
All those who live to live in love,
Till Thou shalt greet in heaven above
All those who live to Thee.

Amen.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O God of mercy, God of might
• Title: O God of Mercy, God of Might
• Author: Godfrey Thring (1877, alt.)
• Meter: 8.8.8.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Luke 10:36-37
• Topic: Sanctification (The Christian Life): Stewardship

Tune Information

• Name: ISLEWORTH
• Composer: Samuel Howard, d. 1732
• Meter: 8.8.8.6.
• Key: d minor