Laudes Domini ‎#52

52. "Mercies new"

1 Every morning mercies new
Fall as fresh as morning dew;
Every morning let us pay
Tribute with the early day;
For thy mercies, Lord, are sure:
Thy compassion doth endure.

2 Still the greatness of thy love
Daily doth our sins remove;
Daily, far as east from west,
Lifts the burden from the breast;
Gives unbought to those who pray
Strength to stand in evil day.

3 Let our prayers each morn prevail,
That these gifts may never fail;
And, as we confess the sin
And the tempter's power within,
Feed us with the bread of life;
Fit us for our daily strife.

4 As the morning light returns,
As the sun with splendor burns,
Teach us still to turn to thee,
Ever-blessèd Trinity,
With our hands our hearts to raise,
In unfailing prayer and praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Every morning mercies new
• Title: "Mercies new"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: God: Pity; Gratitude; Opening of Service
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: KELSO
• Meter: 7s, 61
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.