GOD of all grace and majesty, Supremely great and good! If I have mercy found...

GOD of all grace and majesty, Supremely great and good! If I have mercy found with thee, Through the atoning blood, The guard of all thy mercies give, And to my pardon join A fear lest I should ever grieve The gracious Spirit divine.

If mercy is indeed with thee, May I obedient prove, Nor e'er abuse my liberty, Or sin against thy love: This choicest fruit of faith bestow On a poor sojourner; And let me pass my days below In humbleness and fear.

Rather I would in darkness mourn The absence of thy peace, Than e'er by light irreverence turn Thy grace to wantonness: Rather I would in painful awe Beneath thine anger move, Than sin against the gospel law Of liberty and love.

But O! thou wouldst not have me live In bondage, grief, or pain, Thou dost not take delight to grieve The helpless sons of men; Thy will is my salvation, Lord; And let it now take place, And let me tremble at the word Of reconciling grace.

Still may I walk as in thy sight, My strict observer see; And thou by reverent love unite My child-like heart to thee; Still let me, till my days are past, At Jesu's feet abide, So shall he lift me up at last, And seat me by his side.