Joy to the World ‎#52

52. The Mercy Seat

1 From worldly thought and busy care
We come to seek the place of prayer,
Where Jesus condescends to meet
His children at the mercy seat.

Chorus:
The mercy seat, the mercy seat,
Our only safe and sure retreat;
Though storms without may wildly beat,
'Tis sunshine at the mercy seat.

2 O hallowed hour that nearer brings
To mortal view eternal things,
While here we hold communion sweet
With Jesus at the mercy seat. [Chorus]

3 Come, burdened soul, if such there be,
Who from thy sorrow would'st be free;
Thy loving Savior now will meet,
And cleanse thee at the mercy seat. [Chorus]

4 Praise God that all the cross may bear,
Praise God that all a crown may wear
Praise God for such an hour so sweet,
Of blessing at the mercy seat. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: From worldly thought and busy care
• Title: The Mercy Seat
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: The mercy seat, the mercy seat
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1879
• Copyright: Copyrighted 1879, by Jno. R. Sweney
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [From worldly thought and busy care]
• Composer: Jno. R. Sweney
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Public Domain.