Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#445

445. O Thou whose mercy guides my way

1 O Thou whose mercy guides my way,
Though now it seem severe,
Forbid my unbelief to say,
There is no mercy here!

2 O may I, Lord, desire the pain
That comes in kindness down,
Far more than sweetest earthly gain,
Succeeded by Thy frown.

3 Then, though Thou bend my spirit low,
Love only I shall see;
The gracious hand that strikes the blow
Was wounded once for me.

Text Information

• First Line: O Thou whose mercy guides my way
• Author: James Edmeston (1820)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Christian Life and Hope: The Consummation: Death and Burial
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ROMBERG
• Composer: Thomas Hastings, Mus. Doc. (1846)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.