Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#423

423. God of Mercy, God of Grace

1 God of Mercy, God of Grace,
Show the brightness of Thy face;
Shine upon us, Saviour, shine,
Fill Thy Church with light divine;
And Thy saving health extend
Unto earth's remotest end.

2 Let the people praise Thee, Lord;
Be by all that live adored;
Let the nations shout and sing
Glory to their Saviour King;
At Thy feet their tributes pay,
And Thy holy will obey.

3 Let the people praise Thee, Lord;
Earth shall then her fruits afford:
God to man His blessing give,
Man to God devoted live;
All below, and all above
One in joy, and light, and love.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God of Mercy, God of Grace
• Author: Henry Francis Lyte (1834)
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7, 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Times and Seasons: At the Opening of Service
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: HEATHLANDS
• Composer: Henry Smart (1867)
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7, 7 7
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.