O Lord, Thy mercy, my sure hope

Verse 1

O Lord, Thy mercy, my sure hope, The highest orb of heaven transcends; Thy sacred truth's unmeasured scope Beyond the spreading sky extends.

Verse 2

Thy justice like the hills remains, Unfathomed depths Thy judgments are; Thy providence the world sustains, The whole creation is Thy care.

Verse 3

Since of Thy goodness all partake, With what assurance should the just Thy sheltering wings their refuge make, And saints to Thy protection trust!

Verse 4

Such guests shall to Thy courts be led, To banquet on Thy love's repast; And drink, as from a fountain's head, Of joys that shall for ever last.

Verse 5

With Thee the springs of life remain, Thy presence is eternal day; O let Thy saints Thy favour gain, To upright hearts Thy truth display.