The Hymnal ‎#465

465. God of mercy, God of grace

1 God of mercy, God of grace,
Show the brightness of Thy face.
Shine upon us, Saviour, shine,
Fill Thy church with light divine:
And Thy saving health extend
Unto earth's remotest end.

2 Let the people praise Thee, Lord;
Be by all that live adored.
Let the nations shout and sing
Glory to their Saviour King;
At Thy feet their tribute pay,
And Thy holy will obey.

3 Let the people praise Thee, Lord;
Earth shall then her fruits afford;
God to man His blessing give,
Man to God devoted live;
All below, and all above,
One in joy, and light, and love.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God of mercy, God of grace
• Author: Rev. Henry F. Lyte (1834)
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. 7.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Scripture:
  Psalm 67
• Topic: Special Seasons and Services: Thanksgiving and Harvest; Adoration; God: Grace, His Protecting; God: Love and Fatherhood, His; Harvest and Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving

Tune Information

• Name: RATISBON
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. 7.
• Key: D Major
• Source: Old German melody; Arr. in J. G. Werner's "Choralbuch," 1815