The Mercy Seat

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1 From worldly thought and busy care
We come to seek the place of prayer,
Where Jesus condescends to meet
His children at the mercy seat.

Chorus:
The mercy seat, the mercy seat,
Our only safe and sure retreat;
Though storms without may wildly beat,
'Tis sunshine at the mercy seat.

2 O hallowed hour that nearer brings
To mortal view eternal things,
While here we hold communion sweet
With Jesus at the mercy seat. [Chorus]

3 Come, burdened soul, if such there be,
Who from thy sorrow would'st be free;
Thy loving Savior now will meet,
And cleanse thee at the mercy seat. [Chorus]

4 Praise God that all the cross may bear,
Praise God that all a crown may wear
Praise God for such an hour so sweet,
Of blessing at the mercy seat. [Chorus]

Source: Joy to the World: or, sacred songs for gospel meetings #52

Author: Fanny J. Crosby

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First Line: From worldly thought and busy care
Title: The Mercy Seat
Author: Fanny J. Crosby
Language: English
Refrain First Line: The mercy seat, the mercy seat
Copyright: Public Domain

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