Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#37b

37b. God is love; His mercy brightens

1. God is love; His mercy brightens
All the path in which we rove;
Bliss He wakes and woe He lightens:
God is wisdom, God is love.

2. Chance and change are busy ever;
Man decays and ages move;
But His mercy waneth never;
God is wisdom, God is love.

3. E'en the hour that darkest seemeth
Will His changeless goodness prove;
From the mist His brightness streameth:
God is wisdom, God is love.

4. He with earthly cares entwineth
Hope and comfort from above;
Everywhere His glory shineth:
God is wisdom, God is love.

Text Information

• First Line: God is love; His mercy brightens
• Author: Sir John Bowring, L.L.D., 1792-1872
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Godhead: Adoration and Praise; Cares: Rest from; God: Love of; Wisdom: God's; Love: Of God; Mercy: Of God

Tune Information

• Name: BETHLEHEM
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Latin Melody, 14th Century