Love to Enemies from the Example of Christ

Verse 1

God of my mercy and my praise, Thy glory is my song; tho' sinners speak against Thy grace with a blaspheming tongue.

Verse 2

O GOD, my Lord, for Thy Name's sake in mercy deal with me; because Thy kindness is so great, from trouble set me free.

Verse 3

O Thou who art my LORD and God, Thy gracious help extend, and for Thy lovingkindness' sake O save me and defend.

Verse 4

My voice shall greatly bless the LORD and sing His worthy praise, and I amid the multitude my thankful song will raise.

Verse 5

The LORD be praised, for ever near the helpless poor He stands, protecting them with wondrous pow'r from their oppressors' hands.