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Text:Jesus, have mercy
Author:Reginald Heber
Tune:GREY
Composer:F. R. Grey

64. Jesus, have mercy

1 Lord of mercy and of might,
Of mankind the life and light,
Maker, Teacher, Infinite;
Jesus, hear and save!

2 Strong Creator, Saviour mild,
Humbled to a mortal child,
Captive, beaten, bound, reviled;
Jesus, hear and save!

3 Throned above celestial things,
Borne aloft on angels' wings,
Lord of lords, and King of kings,
Jesus, hear and save!

4 Soon to come to earth again,
Judge of angels and of men,
Hear us now, and hear us then,
Jesus, hear and save!

Text Information
First Line: Lord of mercy and of might
Title: Jesus, have mercy
Author: Reginald Heber
Language: English
Publication Date: 1888
Topic: Christ: Prophet; Christ: Teacher; Prayer and Invocation
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: GREY
Composer: F. R. Grey
Meter: 7s, 5
Key: F Major or modal
Notes: Public Domain.



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