The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#670

670. Father of mercies, send thy grace

1 Father of mercies, send thy grace,
All-powerful from above,
To form in our obedient souls
The image of thy love.

2 O may our sympathizing breasts
That generous pleasure know,
Kindly to share in others' joy,
And weep for others' woe.

3 When poor and helpless sons of grief
In deep distress are laid,
Soft be our hearts their pains to feel,
And swift our hands to aid.

4 So Jesus looked on dying man,
When, throned above the skies,
And in the Father's bosom blest,
He felt compassion rise.

5 On wings of love the Saviour flew,
To bless a ruined race;
We would, O Lord, thy steps pursue,
Thy bright example trace.

Text Information

• First Line: Father of mercies, send thy grace
• Author: Philip Doddridge
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Christian: Faith, Hope, and Charity

Tune Information

• Name: COVENTRY
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: C Major
• Source: English
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #175, 546, or 798.