1 GOD of my mercy and my praise,
Thy glory is my song;
Tho' sinners speak against thy grace
With a blaspheming tongue.
2 When in the form of mortal man
Thy Son on earth was found,
With cruel slanders, false and vain,
They compass'd him around.
3 Their mis'ries his compassion move,
Their peace he still pursu'd;
They render hatred for his love,
And evil for his good.
4 Their malice rag'd without a cause,
Yet with his dying breath
He pray'd for murd'rers on his cross,
And blest his foes in death.
5 Lord, shall thy bright example shine
In vain before my eyes?
Give me a soul akin to thine,
To love mine enemies.
6 The LORD shall on my side engage,
And in my saviour's name
I shall defeat their pride and rage,
Who slander and condemn.
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First Line: | God of my mercy and my praise |
Title: | Love to Enemies from the Example of CHRIST |
Meter: | Com. Metre |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1780 |
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