The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#450

450. 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,
O 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.

Text Information

• First Line: O God of mercy, God of might
• Author: G. Thring (1877)
• Meter: 8, 8, 8, 6.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity; Benevolence; God: Merciful

Tune Information

• Name: [O God of mercy, God of might]
• Composer: J. Barnby (1883)
• Meter: 8, 8, 8, 6.
• Key: A♭ Major