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Sweet is Thy mercy, Lord

John S. B. Monsell (1862) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 109:21

Verse 1

Sweet is Thy mercy, Lord; Before Thy mercy-seat My soul, adoring, pleads Thy word, And owns Thy mercy sweet.

Verse 2

My need and Thy desires Are all in Christ complete; Thou hast the justice truth requires, And I Thy mercy sweet.

Verse 3

Where'er Thy Name is blest, Where'er Thy people meet, There I delight in Thee to rest, And find Thy mercy sweet.

Verse 4

Light Thou my weary way, Lead Thou my wandering feet, That while I stay on earth I may Still find Thy mercy sweet.

Verse 5

Thus shall the heavenly host Hear all my songs repeat To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, My joy, Thy mercy sweet.

Verse 6

Amen.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 109:21