In Melody and Songs ‎#80

80. Your mercies fill the earth, O Lord

Your mercies fill the earth, O Lord;
how good your works appear!
Instruct my eyes to read your word,
and see the blessings there.
My heart was fashioned by your hand,
my service is your due;
O help me, Lord, to understand
the things that I must do!

I am a stranger here below;
let not your path be hid;
but mark the road my feet should go,
and be my constant guide.
When I confessed to wandering ways,
my grief was not in vain;
you give the guidance of your grace,
that I not stray again.

The Gospel's comfort, when I bore
variety of grief,
helped me to love your law the more,
and fly to its relief.
When I have learned my Father’s will,
I'll teach the world your ways;
my thankful lips, inspired with zeal,
shall ever sing your praise!

Text Information

• First Line: Your mercies fill the earth, O Lord
• Author: Isaac Watts (1719, alt. 2013)
• Meter: CMD
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2014
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:18-19
  ;
  Psalm 119:26-27
  ;
  Psalm 119:64-68
  ;
  Psalm 119:71-73
  ;
  Psalm 119:125
  ;
  Psalm 119:171
• Source: Psalm 119, 9th Part, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: CLAYPORT GATE
• Composer: David Lee (2013)
• Meter: CMD
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: © 2013 David Lee