Laudes Domini ‎#80

80. "God pities"

1 Our heavenly Father calls,
And Christ invites us near;
With both, our friendship shall be sweet,
And our communion dear.

2 God pities all our griefs;
He pardons every day;
Almighty to protect our souls,
And wise to guide our way.

3 How large has bounties are!
What various stores of good,
Diffused from our Redeemer's hand,
And purchased with his blood!

4 Jesus, our living Head,
We bless thy faithful care;
Our Advocate before the throne,
And our Forerunner there.

5 Here fix, my roving heart!
Here wait, my warmest love!
Till the communion be complete,
In nobler scenes above.

Text Information

• First Line: Our heavenly Father calls
• Title: "God pities"
• Author: Philip Doddridge
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Psalm 50:15
  ;
  Psalm 103:13
  ;
  Matthew 7:7
  ;
  Matthew 21:22
  ;
  Luke 18:1
• Topic: Christ: Advocate; Christ: Mediator; Prayer and Invocation
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: SHIRLAND
• Composer: S. Stanley
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.