Ancient and Modern ‎#820

820. 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 Unnumbered comforts to my soul
thy tender care bestowed,
before my infant heart conceived
from whom those comforts flowed.

3 When in the slippery paths of youth
with heedless steps I ran,
thine arm unseen conveyed me safe,
and led me up to man.

4 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts
my daily thanks employ,
and not the least a cheerful heart
which tastes those gifts with joy.

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

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

Text Information

• First Line: When all thy mercies, O my God
• Author: Joseph Addison (1672-1719)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 103:1-19
  ;
  Psalm 138:7
  ;
  Ephesians 5:19-20
• Topic: Adoration; Praise; Stages of Life; Thanksgiving

Tune Information

• Name: CONTEMPLATION
• Composer: Frederick Arthur Gore Ouseley (1825-1889)
• Meter: CM
• Key: D Major