
Author: Bernhardt S. Ingemann, 1789-1862; Paul C. Paulsen Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #16484 Meter: 11.9.11.9 First Line: As wide as the skies is Thy mercy, O God Lyrics:
1 As wide as the skies is Thy mercy, O God;
Thy faithfulness shieldeth creation.
Thy bounteous hand from the mountains abroad
Is stretched over country and nation.
2 Like Heaven’s embrace is Thy mercy, O Lord;
In judgment profound Thou appearest.
Thou savest our souls through Thy life-giving word,
The cries of Thy children Thou hearest.
3 How precious Thy goodness, O Father above,
Where children of men are abiding.
Thou spreadest through darkness the wings of Thy love;
We under their pinions are hiding.
4 For languishing souls Thou preparest a rest;
The quivering dove Thou protectest;
Thou givest us being, eternal and blest,
In mercy our life Thou perfectest.
Languages: English Tune Title: SAN GENNARO
As Wide As The Skies Is Thy Mercy, O God