Author: Hart Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #828 (1844) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) First Line: The tender mercies of the Lord Lyrics: 1 The tender mercies of the Lord
On those that fear his name,
For every thankful tongue afford
An everlasting theme.
2 [He pities all that feel his fear,
When wounded, pained or weak;
As tender mothers grieve to hear
Their infants moan when sick.]
3 He to the needy and the faint
His mighty aid makes known;
And, when their languid life is spent,
Supplies it with his own.
4 The body in his bounty shares,
Sustained with corn and wine;
But for the soul himself prepares
A banquet more divine.
5 By faith received, his flesh and blood
Shall life eternal give;
For he that eats immortal food,
Immortally must live. Languages: English
For the Lord's Supper