O God of Mercy, God of Might

Verse 1

O God of mercy, God of light, in love and mercy infinite, teach us, as ever in your sight, to live our lives in you.

Verse 2

You sent your Son to die for all, that our lost world might hear your call; oh, hear us lest we stray and fall! We rest our hope in you.

Verse 3

Teach us the lesson Jesus taught: to feel for those his blood has bought, that ev'ry deed and word and thought may work a work for you.

Verse 4

For all are kindred, both far and wide, since Jesus Christ for all has died; grant us the will, and grace provide, to love them all in you.

Verse 5

In sickness, sorrow, want, or care, may we each other's burdens share; may we, where help is needed, there give help as though to you.

Verse 6

And may your Holy Spirit move all those who live to live in love, till you receive in heav'n above all those who live in you.