Common Praise (1998) ‎#343

343. When All Thy Mercies, O My God

1 When all thy mercies, O my God,
my rising soul surveys,
transported with the view, I'm lost
in wonder, love, and praise.

2 Unnumbered comforts to my soul
thy tender care bestowed,
before my infant heart conceived
from whom those comforts flowed.

3 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts
my daily thanks employ;
nor is the least a cheerful heart
that tastes those gifts with joy.

4 Through every period of my life
thy goodness I'll pursue;
and after death, in distant worlds
the glorious theme renew.

5 Through all eternity to thee
a joyful song I'll raise;
for O, eternity's too short
to utter all thy praise!

Text Information

• First Line: When all thy mercies, O my God
• Title: When All Thy Mercies, O My God
• Author: Joseph Addison (1672-1719)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Psalm 22:22-30
  ;
  Psalm 147
  ;
  Lamentations 3:23-33
  ;
  Romans 11:33-36
  ;
  2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
• Topic: God: Praise and Thanksgiving; Praise of God

Tune Information

• Name: ST. STEPHEN
• Composer: William Jones (1726-1800)
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major