Hymnal: The Psalms of David #199a (1740) First Line: God of my Mercy and my Praise Lyrics: 1 God of my Mercy and my Praise,
Thy Glory is my Song;
Though Sinners speak against thy Grace
With a blaspheming Tongue.
2 When in the Form of mortal Man
Thy Son on Earth was found,
With cruel Slanders, false and vain
They compass'd him around.
3 Their Mis'ries his Compassion move,
Their Peace he still pursu'd;
They render Hatred for his Love,
And Evil for his Good.
4 Their Malice rag'd without a Cause,
Yet, with his dying Breath,
He pray'd for Murd'rers on the Cross,
And blessed his Foes in death.
5 Lord, shall thy bright Example shine
In vain before my Eyes?
Give me a Soul a-kin to thine,
To love my Enemies.
6 The Lord shall on my Side engage,
And, in my Savior's Name,
I shall defeat their Pride and Rage
Who slander and condemn. Topics: Christ his love to enemies; Christ Our example; Company of saints; Enemies prayed for; Love to enemies Scripture: Psalm 109:1-5 Languages: English
Love to Enemies from the Example of Christ