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Have Mercy On Us

Reginald Heber (1827) • English

Primary Scripture: 1 Kings 8:30

Verse 1

Lord of mercy and of might, Of mankind the life and light, Maker, Teacher infinite: Jesus, hear and save.

Verse 2

Strong Creator, Saviour mild, Humbled to a mortal child, Captive, beaten, bound, reviled: Jesus, hear and save.

Verse 3

Throned above celestial things, Borne aloft on angels' wings, Lord of lords, and King of kings: Jesus, hear and save.

Verse 4

Soon to come to earth again, Judge of angels and of men, Hear us now, and hear us then: Jesus, hear and save.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • 1-kings 8:30

Reference 2

  • 2-chronicles 6:21

Reference 3

  • revelation 19:16
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