Jehovah very gracious is

Verse 1

Jehovah very gracious is, in him compassions flow; in mercy he is very great, and is to anger slow.

Verse 2

The Lord most bountiful extends his goodness unto all: and over all that he hath made his tender mercies are.

Verse 3

Thee all thy works shall praise, O Lord, and thee thy saints shall bless;

Verse 4

they shall thy kingdom’s glory show, thy power by speech express:

Verse 5

To make the sons of men to know his acts done mightily, And of his kingdom excellent the glorious majesty.

Verse 6

Thy kingdom shall endure for aye thy reign through ages all.

Verse 7

God raiseth all that are bowed down, upholdeth all that fall.

Verse 8

The eyes of all things wait on thee, the giver of all good; and thou in time convenient dost, bestow on them their food.

Verse 9

Thy bounteous hand thou openest, and dost in kindness give enough to satisfy the wants of all on earth that live.