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O, What Tender Mercy

When I see the way my Savior leads me

Author: William H. Gardiner
Tune: [When I see the way my Savior leads me]
Published in 8 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 When I see the way my Savior leads me,
Caring for me day by day,
Then I sadly bow my head and wonder
How I could have gone astray.

Refrain:
Oh, what tender, tender mercy!
Oh, what kind and loving care,
Shown us by the dear and loving Shepherd,
From his dwelling place so fair.

2 When I see the way my Savior leads me,
Bearing patiently with me,
Then I know how weak and undeserving
Without him I’d counted be. [Refrain]

3 When I see the way my Savior leads me,
How he crowned and blessed my days,
In my grateful heart is deep thanksgiving,
To my lips spring songs of praise. [Refrain]

Source: His Worthy Praise #27

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Author: William H. Gardiner

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Text Information

First Line: When I see the way my Savior leads me
Title: O, What Tender Mercy
Author: William H. Gardiner
Language: English
Refrain First Line: O, what tender, tender mercy
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

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Christian Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #26

Christian Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #26
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Church Hymnal, Mennonite #277

Church Hymnal, Mennonite #277

Church Hymnal, Mennonite #277

Church Hymnal, Mennonite #277

Church Hymnal, Mennonite #d597

Church Hymnal, Mennonite #d597

Himmelwaerts, eine Sammlung Geistlicher Lieder für Sonntagschulen und Jugendvereine [Mit Anhang] #d60

Himmelwaerts, eine Sammlung Geistlicher Lieder für Sonntagschulen und Jugendvereine [Mit Anhang] #d60
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His Worthy Praise #27

His Worthy Praise #27
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Songs for Work and Worship #167

Songs for Work and Worship #167
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Spirit and Life No. 2 #65

Spirit and Life No. 2 #65
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