Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#45

45. There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

1 There's a wideness in God's mercy,
Like the wideness of the sea;
There's a kindness in His justice,
Which is more than liberty.
There is no place where earth's sorrows
Are more felt than up in heaven;
There is no place where earth's failings
Have such kindly judgment giv'n.

2 For the love of God is broader
Than the measure of man's mind;
And the heart of the Eternal
Is most wonderfully kind.
If our love were but more simple,
We should take Him at His word;
And our lives would be all sunshine
In the sweetness of our Lord.

3 Troubled souls, why will you scatter
Like a crowd of frightened sheep?
Foolish hearts, why will you wander
From a love so true and deep?
There is welcome for the sinner
And more graces for the good;
There is mercy with the Savior,
There is healing in His blood.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: There's a wideness in God's mercy
• Title: There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
• Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  1 Chronicles 21:13
• Topic: Comfort; Forgiveness; Freedom; God the Father; Grace; Healing; Joy; Justice; Love; Mercy; Reconciliation; Redemption; Salvation; Sin

Tune Information

• Name: IN BABILONE
• Arranger: Julius Röntgen, 1855-1933
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
• Key: G Major
• Source: Traditional Dutch Melody