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4. Great is His Mercy

1 I'll sing and rejoice in my Saviour's dear name;
Great is His mercy toward me;
And ever His wonderful love I'll proclaim;
Great is His mercy toward me.

Chorus:
Great is His mercy toward me,
Yes, Great is His mercy toward me,
He pardons my sin,
Gives glory within;
Oh, great is His mercy toward me.

2 In all that befalls me, I know Jesus cares;
Great is His mercy toward me;
He lightens each burden, each sorrow He shares;
Great is His mercy toward me. [Chorus]

3 He sought me when wand'ring in sin's dreadful night;
Great is His mercy toward me;
He brought me from darkness to marvelous light,
Great is His mercy toward me. [Chorus]

4 Tho' oft' with neglect this dear Friend I pass'd by,
Great is His mercy toward me;
He opened His arms when to Him I did cry,
Great is His mercy toward me. [Chorus]

5 It cannot be told, all His goodness and love;
Great is His mercy toward me;
Oh, this is my song when I meet Him above,--"Great is His mercy toward me." [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: I'll sing and rejoice in my Saviour's dear name
Title: Great is His Mercy
Author: Maud Frazer
Refrain First Line: Great is His mercy toward me
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Joy
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [I'll sing and rejoice in my Saviour's dear name]
Composer: I. Allan Sankey
Key: E♭ Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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