← Father of mercies, in thy word Millennial Harp (1843) · No. 86

Father of mercies, in thy word

C. M.

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Father of mercies, in thy wordWhat endless glory shines!Forever be thy name adoredFor these celestial lines.

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Here may the wretched sons of wantExhaustless riches find,Riches above what earth can grant,And lasting as the mind.

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Here the fair tree of knowledge grows,And yields a free repast;Sublimer sweets than nature knows,Invite the longing taste.

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Here the Redeemer's welcome voiceSpreads heavenly peace around;And life, and everlasting joys,Attend the blissful sound.

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O may these heavenly pages beMy 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 Savior near.