The Hymnal ‎#252

252. God of pity, God of grace

1 God of pity, God of grace,
When we humbly seek Thy face,
Bend from heaven, Thy dwelling place;
Hear, forgive, and save.

2 When Thy love our hearts shall fill,
And we long to do Thy will,
Turning to Thy holy hill,
Lord, accept and save.

3 Should we wander from Thy fold,
And our love to Thee grow cold,
With a pitying eye behold;
Lord, forgive and save.

4 Should the hand of sorrow press,
Earthly care and want distress,
May our souls Thy peace possess;
Jesus, hear and save.

5 And, whate'er our cry may be,
When we lift our hearts to Thee,
From our burden set us free;
Hear, forgive, and save.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God of pity, God of grace
• Author: Eliza Fanny Morris (1821-1874)
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 5.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: The Life in Christ: Prayer and Intercession; Comfort; Forgiveness; God: Grace, His Restoring; Intercession; Prayer and Intercession

Tune Information

• Name: CAPETOWN
• Composer: Friedrich Filitz (1847)
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 5.
• Key: D Major