Christ in Song ‎#393

393. Thy Mercies

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 discerned
From whom those blessings flowed.

3 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts
My daily thanks employ;
Nor is the least a cheerful heart,
That tastes these gifts with joy.

4 O, how can words with equal warmth
The gratitude declare
That glows within my raptured heart?
But thou canst read it there.

5 Through all eternity, to thee
A joyful song I'll raise:
But O, eternity's too short
To utter all thy praise!

Text Information

• First Line: When all thy mercies, O my God!
• Title: Thy Mercies
• Author: Joseph Addison
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: God: God's Love and Mercy; Special Occasions: The Seasons; Special Selections: Choir or Quartet

Tune Information

• Name: GENEVA
• Composer: John Cole
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major