FATHER of mercies, in Thy Word

Here may the blind and hungry come, And light and food receive; Here shall the lowliest guest have room, And taste and see and live.

Here springs of consolation rise To cheer the fainting mind, And thirsting souls receive supplies, And sweet refreshment find.

Here the Redeemer’s welcome voice Spreads heavenly peace around; And life and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound.

O may these heavenly pages be My ever dear delight; And still new beauties may I see, And still increasing light.

Divine instructor, gracious Lord, Be Thou for ever near: Teach me to love Thy sacred Word, And view my Saviour there.