Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#177

177. Far as creation's bounds extend

1 Far as creation's bounds extend,
Thy mercies, heavenly Lord, descend;
One chorus of perpetual praise
To Thee Thy various works shall raise;
Thy saints to Thee in hymns impart
The transports of a grateful heart.

2 They chant the splendours of Thy name,
Delighted with the wondrous theme;
And bid the world's wide realms admire
The glories of the Almighty Sire,
Whose throne all nature's wreck survives,
Whose power through endless ages lives.

3 From Thee, great God, while every eye
Expectant waits the wished supply,
Their bread proportioned to the day,
Thy opening hands to each convey;
In every sorrow of the heart
Eternal mercy bears a part.

4 Who ask Thine aid with heart sincere
Shall find Thy succours ever near;
To Thee their prayer in each distress
Thy suffering servants, Lord, address;
And prove Thee, verging on the grave,
Nor slow to hear, nor weak to save.

Text Information

• First Line: Far as creation's bounds extend
• Author: James Merrick, 1720-1769
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Forgiveness: Of Others; Care of God; Compassion, Divine; The Godhead: Creation and Providence; God: Care of; God: Compassion of; Providence; Prayer: For Deliverance; Mercies of God

Tune Information

• Name: CREATION
• Arranger: F. J. Haydn, 1732-1809
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8
• Key: A Major