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Text:God of mercy, God of grace
Author:Henry Francis Lyte, 1793-1847
Tune:ENGLAND'S LANE
Adapter:Geoffrey Turton Shaw, 18791-943

635. God of mercy, God of grace

1 God of mercy, God of grace,
show the brightness of Your face.
Shine upon us, Saviour, shine,
fill Your Church with light divine;
all Your saving health extend
unto earth's remotest end.

2 Let the people praise You, Lord;
be by all that live adored:
let the nations shout and sing
glory to their Saviour King;
at Your feet their tribute pay,
and Your holy will obey.

3 Let the people praise You, Lord;
earth shall then her fruits afford,
God to us His blessing give,
we to God devoted live;
all below, and all above,
one in joy and light and love.

Text Information
First Line: God of mercy, God of grace
Author: Henry Francis Lyte, 1793-1847
Meter: 77 77 77
Language: English
Publication Date: 2004
Scripture:
Tune Information
Name: ENGLAND'S LANE
Adapter: Geoffrey Turton Shaw, 18791-943
Meter: 77 77 77
Key: B♭ Major
Source: English Melody
Copyright: By permission of Oxford University Press
Notes: Now Public Domain



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