You help make Hymnary.org possible. More than 10 million people from 200+ countries found hymns, liturgical resources and encouragement on Hymnary.org in 2025, including you. Every visit affirms the global impact of this ministry.

If Hymnary has been meaningful to you this year, would you take a moment today to help sustain it? A gift of any size—paired with a note of encouragement if you wish—directly supports the server costs, research work and curation that keep this resource freely available to the world.

Give securely online today, or mail a check to:
Hymnary.org
Calvin University
3201 Burton Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Thank you for your partnership, and may the hope of Advent fill your heart.

According to Thy word, Let me Thy mercy prove

According to Thy word, Let me Thy mercy prove

Author: W. Wrangham
Tune: LEIGHTON (15434)
Published in 13 hymnals


Author: W. Wrangham

Wrangham, W., p. 930. ii., 223. From his New Metrical Version of the Psalms, 1829, the following are in common use in America:— (1) "Eternal God, celestial King," Psalms Ivii; (2) "Praise the Lord, His power confess," Psalms cl.; (3) “To Thee, my righteous King and Lord," Psalms ciii. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: According to Thy word, Let me Thy mercy prove
Author: W. Wrangham
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances in all hymnals

Instances (1 - 13 of 13)

Cantica Laudis #d1

Page Scan

Carmina Sacra #170a

Church Melodies, a Collection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d2

Page Scan

Church Psalmody #P51.7

Page Scan

Church Psalmody #P51g

Page Scan

Manual of Christian Psalmody #P51g

Melodies of the Church #d2

Page Scan

Psalms and Hymns #P51f

Page Scan

The American Sabbath School Singing Book #150

Page Scan

The Christian Psalmist #P51d

The Modern Psalmist #d1

The National Psalmist #d1

Page Scan

The Sabbath School Harp #H112

Suggestions or corrections? Contact us
It looks like you are using an ad-blocker. Ad revenue helps keep us running. Please consider white-listing Hymnary.org or getting Hymnary Pro to eliminate ads entirely and help support Hymnary.org.