Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#227

227. God of mercy, God of grace

1 God of mercy, God of grace,
show the brightness of thy face;
shine upon us, Saviour, shine,
fill thy Church with light divine;
and thy saving health extend
unto earth's remotest end.

2 Let the people praise thee, Lord;
be by all that live adored;
let the nations shout and sing
glory to their Saviour King;
at thy feet their tribute pay,
and thy holy will obey.

3 Let the people praise thee, Lord;
earth shall then her fruits afford;
God to us his blessing give,
we to God devoted live;
all below, and all above,
one in joy and light and love.

Text Information

• First Line: God of mercy, God of grace
• Title: God of mercy, God of grace
• Author: Henry Francis Lyte, 1793-1847 (alt.)
• Meter: 77 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Psalm 67
  ;
  Psalm 68:1-8
• Topic: Epiphany; Grace and Providence; Joy, Praise and Thanksgiving; Opening Hymn; Year A: Proper 15; Year C: Easter 6

Tune Information

• Name: HEATHLANDS
• Composer: Henry Smart, 1813-1879
• Meter: 77 77 77
• Key: D Major
• Notes: A lower setting is provided