The Hymnal 1982 ‎#469

469. There's a wideness in God's mercy

Find hymn on One License

Use coupon code "HYMNARY10" for 10% off One License subscription purchases (excludes single-use licenses)

1 There’s a wideness in God’s mercy
like the wideness of the sea;
there’s a kindness in his justice,
which is more than liberty.
There is welcome for the sinner,
and more graces for the good;
there is mercy with the Savior;
there is healing in His blood.

2 There is no place where earth's sorrows
are more felt than up in heaven;
there is no place where earth's failings
have such kindly judgment given.
There is plentiful redemption
in the blood that has been shed;
there is joy for all the members
in the sorrows of the Head.

3 For the love of God is broader
than the measure of the mind;
and the heart of the Eternal
is most wonderfully kind.
If our love were but more faithful,
we should take him at his word;
and our life would be thanksgiving
for the goodness of the Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: There's a wideness in God's mercy
• Author: Frederick William Faber, 1814-1863 (alt.)
• Meter: 87. 87. D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Jesus Christ our Lord

Tune Information

• Name: ST. HELENA
• Composer: Calvin Hampton, 1938-1984
• Meter: 87. 87. D
• Key: E Major
• Copyright: Copyright © 1977, G.I.A. Publications.