Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#385

385. God of mercy! God of grace!

1 God of mercy! God of grace!
Hear our penitential songs;
Oh, restore Thy suppliant race,
Thou to whom our praise belongs!

2 Deep regret for follies past,
Talents wasted, time misspent;
Hearts debased by worldly cares,
Thankless for the blessings lent;

3 Foolish fears and fond desires;
Vain regrets for things as vain;
Lips too seldom taught to praise,
Oft to murmur and complain;

4 These, and every secret fault,
Filled with grief and shame, we own;
Humbled at Thy feet we lie,
Seeking pardon from Thy throne.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God of mercy! God of grace!
• Author: John Taylor (1799)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Self Abasement; Backsliding; Love: brotherly; Confession of Sin; Contrition; Spiritual Declension; Inconstancy; Lukewarmness; Penitence; Repentance; Wandering from God
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ESHTEMOA
• Composer: Timothy B. Mason
• Meter: 7s
• Notes: Public Domain.