Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise ‎#187

187. 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.

2 There is no place where earth's sorrows
are more felt than in God's heaven:
there is no place where earth's failings
have such kindly judgment given.

3 For the love of God is broader
than the measure of the mind;
and the heart of the Eternal
is most wonderfully kind.

4 If our love were but more faithful,
we should take him at his word;
and our life be filled with glory
from the glory of the Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: There's a wideness in God's mercy
• Author: Frederick William Faber (1814-1863) (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2008
• Scripture:
  1 John 4:16
  ;
  Ephesians 3:18-19
  ;
  Hebrews 4:14-16
  ;
  Isaiah 55:8-9
  ;
  James 1:5-8
  ;
  Job 11:7-9
  ;
  John 3:34
  ;
  John 8:11
  ;
  Psalm 36:5
  ;
  Psalm 57:10
  ;
  Psalm 86:5
  ;
  Psalm 103:13-14
  ;
  Titus 3:4-7
• Topic: The Living God: Our Response to God - in adoration and gratitude; God: in glory; God: in grace and mercy; God: Love of

Tune Information

• Name: ALL FOR JESUS
• Composer: John Stainer (1840-1901)
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: C Major