Father of Mercies, in Thy Word

Verse 1

Father of mercies, in thy word
What endless glory shines!
Forever be thy name adored
For these celestial lines.

Verse 2

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

Verse 3

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

Verse 4

Here the Redeemer’s welcome voice
Spreads heavenly peace around;
And life and everlasting joys
Attend the blissful sound.

Verse 5

Oh, may these heavenly pages be
My ever dear delight;
And still new beauties may I see
And still increasing light.