440a. 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 Unnumbered comforts to my soul
Thy tender care bestowed,
Before my infant heart conceived
From whom these comforts flowed! A-men.

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

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 mercies 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!

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: When all thy mercies, O my God
Author: Joseph Addison, 1672 - 1719
Language: English
Publication Date: 1958
Topic: The Life In Christ: Thanksgiving
Notes: This hymn may also be sung to ST. FULBERT (No. 196)
Tune Information
Name: BELGRAVE
Composer: William Horsley, 1774 - 1858
Meter: C. M.
Key: D Major



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