Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#652

652. Thou to whom the sick and dying

1 Thou to whom the sick and dying
Ever came, nor came in vain,
Still with healing words replying
To the wearied cry of pain,
Hear us, Jesu, as we meet,
Suppliants at Thy mercy-seat.

2 Every care, and every sorrow,
Be it great, or be it small,
Yesterday, to-day, to-morrow,
When, where'er it may befall,
Lay we humbly at Thy feet,
Suppliants at Thy mercy-seat.

3 Still the weary, sick, and dying
Need a brother's, sister's care;
On Thy higher help relying,
May we now their burden share,
Bringing all our offerings meet,
Suppliants at Thy mercy-seat.

4 May each child of Thine be willing,
Willing both in hand and heart,
All the law of love fulfilling,
Ever comfort to impart,
Ever bringing offerings meet,
Suppliant to Thy mercy-seat.

5 So may sickness, sin, and sadness
To Thy healing power yield,
Till the sick and sad, in gladness,
Rescued, ransomed, cleansed, healed,
One in Thee together meet,
Pardoned at Thy judgment-seat.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou to whom the sick and dying
• Author: Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Seasons and Occasions; Hospitals

Tune Information

• Name: REQUIEM
• Composer: W. Schulthes, 1816-1879
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7
• Key: A♭ Major