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Have mercy on us, God most high

Frederick W. Faber • English

Primary Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2:4

Verse 1

Have mercy on us, God Most High, who lift our hearts to thee; have mercy now, most merciful, most holy Trinity. When heaven and earth were yet unmade, when time was yet unknown, thou in thy bliss and majesty didst live and love alone.

Verse 2

How wonderful creation is, the work which thou didst bless; and, O what then must thou be like, eternal loveliness! Most ancient of all mysteries! Low at thy throne we lie: have mercy now, most merciful, most holy Trinity.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • genesis 1:1-2:4

Reference 2

  • 1-chronicles 29:6-20

Reference 3

  • job 38:1-41

Reference 4

  • job 40:1-8

Reference 5

  • job 42:1-6

Reference 6

  • psalms 51

Reference 7

  • psalms 57

Reference 8

  • psalms 70

Reference 9

  • psalms 93

Reference 10

  • matthew 28:16-20