The Cyber Hymnal ‎#1926

1926. God of Mercy, God of Grace

1. God of mercy, God of grace,
Show the brightness of Thy face;
Shine upon us, Savior, 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 Savior 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 man His blessings give,
Man 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 F. Lyte (1834)
• Meter: 77.77.77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Source: Spirit of the Psalms, 1834
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tunes: HALLETT, James H. Sheppard, 1835-1879); HEATHLANDS, Henry T. Smart, 1866

Tune Information

• Name: RATISBON
• Composer: Johann Gottlob Werner (1815)
• Harmonizer: William H. Havergal (1861)
• Meter: 77.77.77
• Incipit: 55671 17615 34213
• Key: D Major
• Source: Johann G. Werner's Choralbuch zu den neuen protestantischen Gesangbüchern (Leipzig, Germany: 1815)
• Copyright: Public Domain