Hymn
O how great is Thy compassion
Words: Olearius, Johann, 1611-1684; Crull, August, 1845-1923
O HOW great is Thy compassion, Faithful Father, God of grace, That upon our wretchedness, That upon man's depravation Thou took'st pity, so that we Might be saved eternally!
Thy great love for this hath striven That man from all pain shall free And forever blessed be. Yea, Thy Son Himself hath given, And extends an earnest call To His Supper unto all.
And for this our souls' salvation Voucheth Thy good Spirit, Lord, In Thy Sacraments and Word, He doth prosper Thy vocation, Granteth us the gift of faith, That we fear nor hell nor death.
Lord, Thy mercy will not leave me-- Truth doth evermore abide-- Then in Thee I will confide; Since Thy Word cannot deceive me, My salvation is to me Well assured eternally.
I will praise Thy great compassion, Faithful Father, God of grace, That upon my wretchedness, That upon my depravation Thou took'st pity graciously; Evermore be praise to Thee!
Public domain · as printed in Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book, 1893 · text courtesy of Hymnary.org. Wording may differ slightly from your hymn book.