The Hymnal 1982 ‎#415

415. When all thy mercies, O my God

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

2 O how shall words with equal warmth
the gratitude declare,
that glows within my fervent heart?
But thou canst read it there.

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

4 When nature fails, and day and night
divide thy works no more,
my ever grateful heart, O Lord,
thy mercy shall adore.

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

Text Information

• First Line: When all thy mercies, O my God
• Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 (alt.)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Praise to God

Tune Information

• Name: DURHAM
• Composer (melody and bass): Thomas Ravenscroft, 1592?-1635?
• Meter: CM
• Key: E Major