The Book of Praise ‎#443

443. When all thy mercies, O my God

1 When all thy mercies, O my God,
my rising soul surveys,
transported with the view,
I'm lost in wonder, love and praise.

2 Oh how shall words with equal warmth
the gratitude declare
that glows within my enraptured heart?
But thou canst read it there.

3 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts
my daily thanks employ,
nor is the least a cheerful heart
that tastes these gifts with joy.

4 Through every season of my life
thy goodness I'll pursue,
and after death, in distant worlds,
the glorious theme renew.

5 When nature fails, and day and night
divide thy works no more,
my ever-grateful heart, O Lord,
thy mercy shall adore.

6 Through all eternity to thee
a joyful song I'll raise,
for oh! eternity's too short
to utter all thy praise.

Text Information

• First Line: When all thy mercies, O my God
• Title: When all thy mercies, O my God
• Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 (alt.)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Psalm 146:2
• Topic: Eternal Life; God: Mercy of; God: Goodness of; Thankfulness; Worship
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternat tunes: ST. STEPHEN (NEWINGTON), WINCHESTER OLD

Tune Information

• Name: BELGRAVE
• Composer: William Horsley, 1774-1858
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 CM
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public Domain