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Text:God of mercy, God of grace
Author:Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847)
Tune:HEATHLANDS
Composer:Henry Thomas Smart (1813-1879)

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:
Topic: Canticles and Affirmations of Faith; Blessing; Church: Universal (5 more...)
Tune Information
Name: HEATHLANDS
Composer: Henry Thomas Smart (1813-1879)
Meter: 77 77 77
Key: D Major



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