The Cyber Hymnal ‎#12736

12736. Jesus, The Word Of Mercy Give

1 Jesus, the word of mercy give,
And let it swiftly run,
And let the priests themselves believe,
And put salvation on.

2 Clothed in the Spirit’s holiness
May all Thy people prove
The plenitude of Gospel grace
The joy of perfect love.

3 Jesus, let all Thy lovers shine,
Illustrious, as the sun;
And bright with borrowed rays divine,
Their glorious circuit run.

4 Beyond the reach of mortals spread
Their light where’er they go;
Heavenly influence may they shed
On all the world below.

5 As giants may they run their race,
Exulting in their might:
As burning luminaries chase
The gloom of hellish night.

6 As the bright Son of Righteousness
Their healing wings display;
And let their luster still increase
Unto the perfect day.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, the word of mercy give
• Title: Jesus, The Word Of Mercy Give
• Author (vs. 1-2): Charles Wesley
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: Vs. 1-2: Short Hymns on Select Passages of Holy Scriptures (Bristol, England: E. Farley, 1762); Vs. 3-6: A Selection of Hymns, from Various Authors, Designed as a Suplement to the Methodist Pocket Hymn Book (New York: 1808), alt.
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tunes: CAITHNESS from Scottish "Psalter," 1635, DUNDEE from Scottish "Psalter," 1615, ST. AGNES by John B. Dykes

Tune Information

• Name: BROWN
• Composer: William Batchelder Bradbury (1844)
• Meter: CM
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain