The Church Hymnal ‎#271b

271b. O God of mercy, God of might

1 O God of mercy, God of might,
In love and pity infinite,
Teach us, as ever in Thy sight,
To live our life to Thee.

2 And Thou, Who cam'st on earth to die,
That fallen man might live thereby,
Oh, hear us, for to Thee we cry
In hope, O Lord, to Thee.

3 Teach us the lesson Thou hast taught,
To feel for those Thy blood hath bought;
That every word and deed and thought
May work a work for Thee.

4 For all are brethren, far and wide,
Since Thou, O Lord, for all hast died,
Then teach us, whatsoe'er betide,
To love them all in Thee.

5 In sickness, sorrow, want, or care,
Whate'er it be, 'tis ours to share;
May we, when help is needed, there
Give help as unto Thee.

6 And may Thy Holy Spirit move
All those who live, to live in love,
Till Thou shalt greet in heaven above
All those who live to Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O God of mercy, God of might
• Author: G. Thring
• Meter: 8.8.8.6.
• Publication Date: 1894
• Topic: Charities; Almsgiving and Charities; Sympathy
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ELMHURST
• Composer: E. Drewett
• Meter: 8.8.8.6.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.