Laudes Domini ‎#296

296. God's Welcome

1 There’s a wideness in God’s mercy,
Like the wideness of the sea;
There’s a kindness in his justice,
Which is more than liberty.
There is welcome for the sinner,
And more graces for the good;
There is mercy with the Saviour,
There is healing in his blood.

2 There is no place where earth's sorrows
Are more felt than up in heaven;
There is no place where earth's failing
Have such kindly judgment given.
There is plentiful redemption
In the blood that has been shed;
There is joy for all the members
In the sorrows of the Head.

3 For the love of God is broader
Than the measure of man's mind;
And the heart of the Eternal
Is most wonderfully kind.
If our love were but more simple,
We should take him at his word;
And our lives would be all sunshine
In the sweetness of our Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: There's a wideness in God's mercy
• Title: God's Welcome
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: God: Attributes; God: Benevolence; God: Compassion; God: Condescension; God: Gentleness; God: Grace; God: Justice; God: Pity; Graces: Christian; Love: For God; Praise: To God
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ERIE
• Meter: 8s, 7s, D
• Key: F Major or modal