GOD THE FATHER >> GRACE & MERCY OF GOD
SDAH 114
There’s a wideness, in God’s mercy,
like the wideness of the sea;
There is mercy, with the Savior,
Which is more than liberty.


Text
1
There’s a wideness, in God’s mercy,
like the wideness of the sea;
There is mercy, with the Savior,
Which is more than liberty.
2
There is welcome, for the sinner,
and more graces for the good;
There is mercy, with the Savior,
There is healing in His blood.
3
For the love of God is broader
Than the measure of man’s mind.
And the heart of the Eternal,
is most wonderfully kind.
4
If our love were but more simple,
We should take Him at His word;
And our lives would be all sunshine,
In the sweetness of our Lord.

Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) Ps 89:14 (b) Luke 19:6 (c) Eph 3:18, 19
Author
Frederick W. Faber (1814-1863)
Year Published
1854
Hymn Tune
WELLESLEY
Metrical Number
8.7.8.7.
Composer
Lizzie S. Tourjee (1858-1913)
Year Composed
1877
Theme
GRACE & MERCY OF GOD

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Notes
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God’s willingness to forgive His people even though they have sinned and done evil. In one sense, we see here a powerful illustration of the gospel, of sinful people who have no merit of their own, nevertheless seeking grace that they don’t deserve and for forgiveness that they haven’t earned. (Lesson 10, 1st Quarter 2020 – Sunday, An Appeal to Grace, 3/2/2020)