A Collection of Hymns and A Liturgy ‎#54

54. Sweet is the memory of thy grace

1 Sweet is the mem'ry of thy grace,
O God, my heavenly King!
Let age to age thy righteousness
In sounds of glory sing.

2 God reigns on high, but not confines
His goodness to the skies.
Through the whole earth his bounty shines,
And ev'ry want supplies.

3 With longing eyes thy creatures wait
On thee for daily food;
Thy lib'ral 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 pard'ning word
To cheer the souls He loves.

5 Creatures, with all their endless race,
Thy pow'r 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
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1814
• Topic: Character and Perfections of God
• Notes: Public Domain.

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