Father of mercies, in thy word
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Father of mercies, in thy word
What endless glory shines!
Forever be thy name adored
For these celestial lines.
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Here the Redeemer's welcome voice
Spreads heavenly peace around;
And life and everlasting joys
Attend the blissful sound.
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Jesus, thy word with friendly aid
Restores our wandering feet,
Converts the sorrows of the mind
To joys divinely sweet.
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O may these heavenly pages be
My ever dear delight;
And still new beauties may I see,
And still increasing light.
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Divine Instructor, gracious Lord,
Be thou forever near;
Teach me to love thy sacred word,
And view my Saviour here.