Father Of Mercies, In Thy Word

Father of mercies, in Thy Word

What endless glory shines!

Forever be Thy Name adored

For these celestial lines.

Here may the wretched sons of want

Exhaustless riches find;

Riches above what earth can grant,

And lasting as the mind.

Here the fair tree of knowledge grows

And yields a free repast;

And richer fruits than nature shows

Invite the longing taste.

Amidst these gloomy wilds below,

When dark and sad we stray,

Here beams of Heaven relieve our woe,

And guide to endless day.

Here springs of consolation rise

To cheer the fainting mind,

And thirsty souls receive supplies,

And sweet refreshment find.

Here the Redeemer's welcome voice

Spreads heavenly peace around

And life and everlasting joys

Attend the blissful sound.

Oh, may these hallowed pages be

Our joy by day and night,

And still new beauties may we see,

And still increasing light.

Divine Instructor, gracious Lord,

O grant our fervent prayer,

Teach us to love Thy sacred Word,

And view the Savior there.