Church Book ‎#75

75. Sweet is the memory of Thy grace

1 Sweet is the memory of Thy grace,
My God, my heavenly King!
Let age to age Thy righteousness
In sounds of glory sing.

2 God reigns on high, but ne'er confines
His goodness to the skies;
Through the whole earth His bounty shines,
And every want supplies.

3 With longing eyes Thy creatures wait
On Thee for daily food;
Thy liberal hand provides their meat,
And fills their mouths with good.

4 How kind are Thy compassions, Lord!
How slow Thine anger moves!
But soon He sends His pardoning word,
To cheer the souls He loves.

5 Creatures with all their endless race,
Thy power and praise proclaim;
But saints, who taste Thy richer grace,
Delight to bless Thy Name.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet is the memory of Thy grace
• Author: Watts (1719)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Scripture:
  Psalm 145
• Topic: God: His Goodness; Epiphany, Second Sunday; Twenty Second Sunday after Trinity
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune #397 or #417

Tune Information

• Name: ST. DAVID'S
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Source from index: Playford's Psalter, 1671