Laudes Domini ‎#50

50. "God pities"

1 Our heavenly Father calls,
And Christ invites us near;
With both, our friendship shall be sweet,
And our communion dear.

2 God pities all our griefs:
He pardons every day;
Almighty to protect our souls,
And wise to guide our way.

3 How large his bounties are!
What various stores of good,
Diffused from our Redeemer's hand,
And purchased with his blood.

4 Jesus, our living Head,
We bless thy faithful care;
Our Advocate before the throne,
And our Forerunner there.

5 Here fix, my roving heart!
Here wait, my warmest love!
Till the communion be complete,
In nobler scenes above.

Text Information

• First Line: Our heavenly Father calls
• Title: "God pities"
• Author: Philip Doddridge
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Prayer and Invocation; Christ: Advocate; Close of Worship; God: Pity; Opening of Service; Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: SHIRLAND
• Composer: S. Stanley
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: G Major or modal