20. When all Thy mercies, O my God

1 When all Thy mercies, O my God,
My rising soul surveys,
Transported with the view, I’m lost
In wonder, love and praise.

2 Ten thousand, thousand precious gifts
My daily thanks employ;
Nor is the least a cheerful heart,
That tastes those gifts with joy.

3 Unnumbered comforts to my soul
Thy tender care bestowed,
Before my infant heart conceived,
From whom those comforts flowed.

4 Through every period of my life
Thy goodness I’ll pursue;
And after death, in distant worlds,
The glorious theme renew.

5 When nature fails, and day and night
Divide Thy works no more,
My ever grateful heart, O Lord,
Thy mercy shall adore.

6 Through all eternity to Thee
A joyful song I’ll raise;
But O, eternity’s too short
To utter all Thy praise!

Text Information
First Line: When all Thy mercies, O my God
Author: J. Addison (1712)
Meter: C. M.
Publication Date: 1913
Topic: Prayer and Praise; Worship in General: Prayer and Praise; God: Merciful (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: [When all Thy mercies, O my God]
Meter: C. M.
Key: F Major
Source: Este's Psalter, 1592



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