Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#75

75. 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 Unnumber'd comforts on my soul
Thy tender care bestow'd,
Before my infant heart conceived
From whom those comforts flow'd.

3 When in the slippery paths of youth
With heedless steps I ran,
Thine arm, unseen, convey'd me safe,
And led me up to man.

4 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts
My daily thanks employ;
Nor is the least a cheerful heart,
That tastes those gifts with joy.

5 Through ev'ry 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 grateful song I'll raise;
But oh, eternity's too short
To utter all Thy praise.

Text Information

• First Line: When all Thy mercies, O my God
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: God: Benefactor; Goodness of God: a ground of trust; Gratitude: for merices; Long-suffering of God; Mercy of God; Providence
• Notes: Author from index: Addison

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