CPWI Hymnal ‎#350

350. There's a wideness in God's mercy

1 There's a wideness in God's mercy
like the wideness of the sea;
there's a kindness in his justice
which is more than liberty.
There is welcome for the sinner,
and more graces for the good;
there is mercy with the Saviour;
there is healing in his blood.

2 There is no place where earth's sorrows
are more felt than up in heaven;
there is no place where earth's failings
have such kindly judgement given.
There is plentiful redemption
in the blood that has been shed;
there is joy for all the members
in the sorrows of the Head.

3 For the love of God is broader
than the measure of our mind;
and the heart of the Eternal
is most wonderfully kind.
If our love were but more faithful,
we should take him at his word;
and our life would be thanksgiving
for the goodness of the Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: There's a wideness in God's mercy
• Author: Frederick William Faber, 1814-1863 (alt.)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Iambic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Psalm 86:15
• Topic: General Hymns: Church/Fellowship/Mission

Tune Information

• Name: BEECHER
• Composer: John Zundel, 1815-1882
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Iambic
• Key: A Major