O how great is Thy compassion

1 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!

2 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.

3 And for this our soul's' 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.

4 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.