
Author: Frederick William Faber Hymnal: Worship in Song #248 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Lyrics: 1 There's a wideness in God's mercy,
Like the wideness of the sea;
There's a kindness in God's justice,
Which is more than liberty.
2 There is no place where earth's sorrows
Are more felt than up in heaven;
There is no place where earth's failings
Have such kindly judgment given.
3 For the love of God is broader
Than the measures of the mind;
And the heart of the Eternal
Is most wonderfully kind.
4 If our love were but more simple,
We should take heed of God's word;
And our lives would be all sunshine
In the sweetness of our Lord. Topics: God's Care; Hope; Justice; Kindness; Love; Mercy; Sorrow; Trust Tune Title: WELLESLEY
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy