Laudes Domini ‎#161

161. Continued help

1 When all thy mercies, O my God!
My rising soul surveys,
Transported with the view, I'm lost
In wonder, love, and praise.

2 Unnumbered comforts, to my soul,
Thy tender care bestowed,
Before my infant heart conceived
From whom those comforts flowed.

3 When, in the slippery paths of youth,
With heedless steps, I ran,
Thine arm, unseen, conveyed me safe,
And led me up to man.

4 Ten thousand, thousand precious gifts
My daily thanks employ;
Nor is the least a cheerful heart,
That tastes those gifts with joy.

5 Through every period of my life,
Thy goodness I'll pursue;
And after death, in distant worlds,
The glorious theme renew.

6 Through all eternity, to thee
A joyful song I'll raise:
For, oh, eternity's too short
To utter all thy praise!

Text Information

• First Line: When all thy mercies, O my God!
• Title: Continued help
• Author: Joseph Addison
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Deuteronomy 32:11
  ;
  Psalm 18:35
• Topic: Dependence: On Providence; God: The Father

Tune Information

• Name: RALSTON
• Composer: J. Barnby
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E Major