
Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Hymnal: Hymns for a Pilgrim People #45 (2007) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D First Line: There's a wideness in God's mercy Lyrics: 1 There's a wideness in God's mercy,
Like the wideness of the sea;
There's a kindness in His justice,
Which is more than liberty.
There is no place where earth's sorrows
Are more felt than up in heaven;
There is no place where earth's failings
Have such kindly judgment giv'n.
2 For the love of God is broader
Than the measure of man's mind;
And the heart of the Eternal
Is most wonderfully kind.
If our love were but more simple,
We should take Him at His word;
And our lives would be all sunshine
In the sweetness of our Lord.
3 Troubled souls, why will you scatter
Like a crowd of frightened sheep?
Foolish hearts, why will you wander
From a love so true and deep?
There is welcome for the sinner
And more graces for the good;
There is mercy with the Savior,
There is healing in His blood.
Amen.
Topics: Comfort; Forgiveness; Freedom; God the Father; Grace; Healing; Joy; Justice; Love; Mercy; Reconciliation; Redemption; Salvation; Sin Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:13 Languages: English Tune Title: IN BABILONE
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy