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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
F
About this Hymn
This hymn was written by the Englishman John Stocker, of whom little is known. It was contributed to the Gospel Magazine in 1776 and appeared (with six verses) on the same page as the first full printing of Toplady's "Rock of Ages." Made popular more recently by Sandra McCracken, the hymn is a colorful articulation of God's mercy.
Lyrics
Verse 1
Thy mercy, my God, is the theme of my song, the joy of my heart, and the boast of my tongue; thy free grace alone, from the first to the last, has won my affections and bound my soul fast.
Verse 2
Without thy sweet mercy I could not live here, for sin would reduce me to utter despair; but through thy free goodness, my spirits revive, and he that first made me still keeps me alive.
Verse 3
Thy mercy is more than a match for my heart, which wonders to feel its own hardness depart; dissolved by thy goodness, I fall to the ground, and weep for the praise of the mercy I've found.
Verse 4
Great Father of mercies, thy goodness I own, the covenant love of thy crucified Son; all praise to the Spirit, whose whisper divine seals mercy, and pardon, and righteousness mine!
Thy mercy, my God, is the theme of my song, the joy of my heart, and the boast of my tongue; thy free grace alone, from the first to the last, has won my affections and bound my soul fast.
Verse 2
Without thy sweet mercy I could not live here, for sin would reduce me to utter despair; but through thy free goodness, my spirits revive, and he that first made me still keeps me alive.
Verse 3
Thy mercy is more than a match for my heart, which wonders to feel its own hardness depart; dissolved by thy goodness, I fall to the ground, and weep for the praise of the mercy I've found.
Verse 4
Great Father of mercies, thy goodness I own, the covenant love of thy crucified Son; all praise to the Spirit, whose whisper divine seals mercy, and pardon, and righteousness mine!
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: John Stocker, 1776
Music: Sandra McCracken © 2001 Integrity Worship Music / Paper News Publishing (Integrity Music / www.integratedrights.com)
Music: Sandra McCracken © 2001 Integrity Worship Music / Paper News Publishing (Integrity Music / www.integratedrights.com)