Trinity Psalter Hymnal ‎#190

190. 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 giv'n;
he takes young children to his arms,
and calls them heirs of heav'n.

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: Isaac Watts (1707)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Genesis 17:7
  ;
  Acts 2:39
• Topic: Adoption; Baptism; Covenant of Grace; Faith: Confession of; God: Faithfulness of; Heaven: anticipation of

Tune Information

• Name: I DO BELIEVE
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Traditional English melody