Ancient and Modern ‎#649

649. God of mercy, God of grace

1 God of mercy, God of grace,
show the brightness of thy face;
shine upon us, Saviour, shine,
fill thy church with light divine;
and thy saving health extend
unto earth's remotest end.

2 Let the people praise thee, Lord;
be by all that live adored;
let the nations shout and sing
glory to their Saviour King;
at thy feet their tribute pay,
and thy holy will obey.

3 Let the people praise thee, Lord;
earth shall then her fruits afford;
God to man his blessing give,
man to God devoted live;
all below, and all above,
one in joy and light and love.

Text Information

• First Line: God of mercy, God of grace
• Author: Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847)
• Meter: 77 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 67
• Topic: Canticles and Affirmations of Faith; Blessing; Church: Universal; God: in grace and mercy; God: Will of; Harvest; Light; Praise

Tune Information

• Name: HEATHLANDS
• Composer: Henry Thomas Smart (1813-1879)
• Meter: 77 77 77
• Key: D Major