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Text:Sweet is Thy mercy, Lord
Author:Dr. John S. Monsell, 1811-1875
Tune:SUPPLICATION
Composer:Sir Joseph Barnby, 1838-1896

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 (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: SUPPLICATION
Composer: Sir Joseph Barnby, 1838-1896
Meter: S.M.
Key: Eā™­ Major



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