We Rest Our Hope in You

O God of Mercy, God of Might

O God of mercy, God of light,


in love and mercy infinite,


teach us, as ever in your sight,


to live our lives in you.

You sent your Son to die for all,


that our lost world might hear your call;


oh, hear us lest we stray and fall!


We rest our hope in you.

Teach us the lesson Jesus taught:


to feel for those his blood has bought,


that ev'ry deed and word and thought


may work a work for you.

For all are kindred, both far and wide,


since Jesus Christ for all has died;


grant us the will, and grace provide,


to love them all in you.

In sickness, sorrow, want, or care,


may we each other's burdens share;


may we, where help is needed, there


give help as though to you.

And may your Holy Spirit move


all those who live to live in love,


till you receive in heav'n above


all those who live in you.

-G. Thring

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