Lord, on thy people let thy mercy shine

Verse 1

Lord, on thy people let thy mercy mine, To us extend thy clemency divine;

Verse 2

That to the world thy goodness may be known, That earth thy great beneficence may own;

Verse 3

That thee the realms in joyous songs adore, And hymning congregations chant thy pow'r.

Verse 4

Let ev'ry age exult with pious joy; Their tongues in praise let all mankind employ; For thou, of all the sov'reign judge, display'st Thy righteous justice, and with wisdom sway'st.

Verse 5

Praise all thy glorious name, all-pow'rful king, And in sublimest lays thy mercies sing;

Verse 6

For thou shalt glad our lands with rich increase; With corn, with oil, with wine, the plains thou'lt bless;

Verse 7

On the whole earth thy bounties thou shalt pour, And all her sons with rev'rence shall adore.