1 O what stupendous mercy shines
Around the majesty of heaven!
Rebels he deigns to call his sons,
Their souls renew'd their sins forgiven.

2 Go, imitate the grace divine,
The grace that blazes like a sun;
Hold forth your fair, tho' feeble light,
Thro' all your lives let mercy run:

3 Upon your bounty's willing wings
Swift let the great salvation fly;
The hungry feed, the naked clothe,
To pain and sickness help apply.

4 Pity the weeping widow's woe,
And be her counsellor and stay;
Adopt the fatherless, and smooth
The useful, happy life his way.

5 Let age with want and weakness bow'd,
Your bowels of compassion move;
Let e'en your enemies be blest,
Their hatred recompens'd with love.

6 When all is done, renounce your deeds,
Renounce self-righteousness with scorn;
Thus will you glorify your God,
And thus the christian name adorn.