The Cyber Hymnal ‎#10376

10376. God of Mercy, God of Grace

1 God of mercy! God of grace!
Hear our sad, repentant songs.
O 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.

Text Information

• First Line: God of mercy! God of grace!
• Title: God of Mercy, God of Grace
• Author: John Taylor
• Meter: 77.77
• Language: English
• Source: Selection of Hymns for Social Worship by William Enfield (Norwich, England, 1795)

Tune Information

• Name: SEYMOUR
• Composer: Carl Maria von Weber (1826, alt.)
• Meter: 77.77
• Key: F Major
• Source: Oberon
• Copyright: Public Domain