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Text:God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us
Author:John J. Moment
Tune:O QUANTA QUALIA

261. God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us

1 God of compassion, in mercy befriend us;
Giver of grace for our needs all availing,
Wisdom and strength for each day do Thou send us,
Patience untiring and courage unfailing.

2 Wandering and lost, Thou hast sought us and found us,
Stilled our rude hearts with Thy Word of consoling;
Wrap now Thy peace, like a mantle, around us,
Guarding our thoughts and our passions controlling.

3 How shall we stray, with Thy hand to direct us,
Thou who the stars in their courses art guiding?
What shall we fear, with Thy power to protect us,
We who walk forth in Thy greatness confiding?

Text Information
First Line: God of compassion, in mercy befriend us
Title: God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us
Author: John J. Moment (1933)
Meter: 11.11.11.11
Language: English
Publication Date: 1990
Topic: God: Nature of
Tune Information
Name: O QUANTA QUALIA
Meter: 11.11.11.11
Key: G Major
Source: Paris Antiphoner, 1681; La Feillée's Méthode du plain-chant, 1808



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