77. When all thy mercies, O my God!

1 When all thy mercies, O my God!
My rising soul surveys,
Transported with the view, I'm lost
In wonder, love, and praise.

2 Unnumbered comforts to my soul
Thy tender care bestowed,
Before my infant heart discerned
From whom those comforts flowed.

3 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts
My daily thanks employ;
Nor is the least a cheerful heart,
That tastes those gifts with joy.

4 O, how can words with equal warmth
The gratitude declare
That glow within my raptured heart?
But thou canst read it there.

5 Through all eternity, to thee
A joyful song I'll raise:
But O, eternity's too short
To utter all thy praise!

Text Information
First Line: When all thy mercies, O my God!
Author: Joseph Addison
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: Worship: Attributes and Providence of God
Tune Information
Name: GENEVA
Composer: John Cole
Meter: C.M.
Key: E♭ Major
Notes: Alternate tunes: #120, 117, or 147.



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