The Worshipbook ‎#392

392. God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us

1 God of compassion, in mercy befriend us;
Giver of grace for our needs all-availing,
Wisdom and strength for each day you will send us,
Patience untiring and courage unfailing.

2 Wandering and lost, you have sought us and found us,
Stilled our rude hearts with your word of consoling;
Wrap now your peace, like a mantle, around us,
Guarding our thoughts and our passions controlling.

3 How shall we stray, with the hand to direct us,
That all the stars in their courses is guiding?
What shall we fear, with your power to protect us,
We who walk forth in your greatness confiding?

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God of compassion, in mercy befriend us
• Title: God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us
• Author: John J. Moment (1933(?), alt. 1972)
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Psalm 51:1
• Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: After Creed; Service for the Lord's Day: After Offering; Service for the Lord's Day: Conclusion of Worship; Acts of the Church: Confirmation; Acts of the Church: Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral; Other Observances: World Peace

Tune Information

• Name: O QUANTA QUALIA
• Harmonizer: David Evans (1927)
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Key: G Major
• Source: Paris Antiphoner, 1681
• Copyright: Music from The Church Hymnary, Revised Edition, 1927; used by permission of Oxford University Press.