Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#20

20. Sweet is Thy mercy, Lord

1. Sweet is Thy mercy, Lord;
Before Thy mercy seat
My soul, adoring, pleads Thy word,
And owns Thy mercy sweet.

2. My need, and Thy desires,
Are all in Christ complete;
Thou hast the justice truth requires,
And I Thy mercy sweet.

3. Where'er Thy name is blest,
Where'er Thy people meet,
There I delight in Thee to rest,
And find Thy mercy sweet.

4. Light Thou my weary way,
Place Thou my weary feet,
That while I stray on earth I may
Still find Thy mercy sweet.

5. Thus shall the heavenly host
Hear all my songs repeat
The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
My joy, Thy mercy sweet.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet is Thy mercy, Lord
• Author: Dr. John S. Monsell, 1811-1875
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Mercy: Sweetness; The Godhead: Adoration and Praise; God: Mercy of; Mercy: Of God

Tune Information

• Name: SUPPLICATION
• Composer: Sir Joseph Barnby, 1838-1896
• Meter: S.M.
• Key: E♭ Major