The Church Hymnal ‎#344

344. Jesus, Lord of life and glory

1 Jesus, Lord of life and glory,
Bend from heav'n Thy gracious ear;
While our waiting souls adore Thee,
Friend of helpless sinners, hear:
By Thy mercy, O deliver us, good Lord.

2 From the depths of nature's blindness,
From the hardening power of sin,
From all malice and unkindness,
From the pride that lurks within,
By Thy mercy,
O deliver us, good Lord.

3 When temptation sorely presses,
In the day of Satan's power,
In our times of deep distresses,
In each dark and trying hour,
By Thy mercy,
O deliver us, good Lord.

4 When the world around is smiling,
In the time of wealth and ease,
Earthly joys our hearts beguiling,
In the day of health and peace,
By Thy mercy,
O deliver us, good Lord.

5 In the weary hours of sickness,
In the times of grief and pain,
When we feel our mortal weakness,
When all human help is vain.
By Thy mercy,
O deliver us, good Lord.

6 In the solemn hour of dying,
In the awful judgment day,
May our souls, on Thee relying,
Find Thee still our hope and stay:
By Thy mercy,
O deliver us, good Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Lord of life and glory
• Author: J. J. Cummins
• Refrain First Line: By thy mercy, O deliver us
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. RAPHAEL
• Composer: E. J. Hopkins
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.