Lutheran Worship ‎#397

397. O God of Mercy, God of Light

1 O God of mercy, God of light,
In love and mercy infinite,
Teach us, as ever in your sight,
To live our lives in you.

2 You sent your Son to die for all
That our lost world might hear your call;
Oh, hear us lest we stray and fall!
We rest our hope in you.

3 Teach us the lesson Jesus taught:
To feel for those his blood has bought,
That ev'ry deed and word and thought
May work a work for you.

4 For all are kindred, far and wide,
Since Jesus Christ for all has died;
Grant us the will, and grace provide,
To love them all in you.

5 In sickness, sorrow, want, or care
Each other's burdens help us share;
May we, where help is needed, there
Give help as though to you.

6 And may your Holy Spirit move
All those who live to live in love
Till you receive in heav'n above
Those who have lived to you.

Text Information

• First Line: O God of mercy, God of light
• Title: O God of Mercy, God of Light
• Author: Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 (alt.)
• Meter: 888 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Topic: Evangelism; Life, Christian; Mercy; Society; Stewardship

Tune Information

• Name: JUST AS I AM
• Composer: Joseph Barnby, 1838-96 (adapt.)
• Meter: 888 6
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Arrangement: Copyright 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship.