A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship ‎#437

437. Fountain of mercy, God of love

1 Fountain of mercy, God of love,
How rich thy bounties are!
The rolling seasons, as they move
Proclaim thy constant care.

2 When in the bosom of the earth
The sower hid the grain,
Thy goodness mark'd its secret birth,
And sent the early rain.

3 The spring’s sweet influence, Lord, was thine;
The plants in beauty grew;
Thou gavest the summer's suns to shine,
The mild refreshing dew.

4 These various mercies from above,
Matured the swelling grain;
A kindly harvest crowns thy love,
And plenty fills the plain.

5 We own and bless thy gracious sway;
Thy hand all nature hails;
Seed-time nor harvest, night nor day,
Summer nor winter fails.

Text Information

• First Line: Fountain of mercy, God of love
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1845
• Topic: Special Occasions: Public and National Blessings and Afflictions

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