Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#212

212. How do Thy mercies close me round!

1 How do Thy mercies close me round!
For ever be Thy name adored;
I blush in all things to abound;
The servant is above his Lord.

2 Inured to poverty and pain,
A suffering life my Master led;
The Son of God, the Son of Man,
He had not where to lay His head.

3 But lo! a place He hath prepared
For me, whom watchful angels keep
Yea, He Himself becomes my guard;
He smooths my bed, and gives me sleep.

4 Jesus protects; my fears, be gone;
What can the Rock of ages move?
Safe in Thine arms I lay me down,
Thine everlasting arms of love.

5 While Thou art intimately nigh,
Who, who shall violate my rest?
Sin, earth, and hell I now defy;
I lean upon my Saviour's breast.

6 I rest beneath the Almighty's shade;
My griefs expire, my troubles cease;
Thou, Lord, on whom my soul is stayed,
Wilt keep me still in perfect peace.

Text Information

• First Line: How do Thy mercies close me round!
• Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Christian: Safety of the; Heaven: A Prepared Place; Christ: Rock of Ages; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Evening; Peace: Perfect; Safety in Christ; Rock: Of Ages; Sufferings of Christ; Mercies of God; Protection, Divine

Tune Information

• Name: EIGNBROOK
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: E Major
• Source: From "The Hallelujah," 1850