Trinity Hymnal ‎#466

466. God of pity, God of grace

1 God of pity, God of grace,
When we humbly seek thy face,
Bend from heav'n, thy dwelling-place;
Hear, forgive, and save.

2 When we in thy temple meet,
Spread our wants before thy feet,
Pleading at thy mercy-seat,
Look from heav'n and save.

3 When thy love our hearts shall fill,
And we long to do thy will,
Turning to thy holy hill,
Lord, accept and save.

4 Should we wander from thy fold,
And our love to thee grow cold,
With a pitying eye behold;
Lord, forgive and save.

5 Should the hand of sorrow press,
Earthly care and want distress,
May our souls thy peace possess;
Jesus, hear and save.

6 And, whate'er our cry may be,
When we lift our hearts to thee,
From our burden set us free;
Hear, forgive, and save.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God of pity, God of grace
• Author: Eliza F. Morris (1857)
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 5.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  2 Chronicles 6:27
• Topic: Backsliding; Christian Life: The Forgivness of Sins; God: Pity of; Patience of Christians; Supplication: General

Tune Information

• Name: ETERNITY
• Composer: Samuel S. Wesley, 1810-1876
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 5.
• Key: E♭ Major