288. O Thou, Whose Mercies Far Exceed

C.M.D.
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O Thou, whose mercies far exceed
 
All we can do or say,
 
As in Thy people Thou indeed
 
Dost daily more display;
 
Let, for our happiness, O God,
 
On us while here below,
 
By virtue of Christ’s death and blood,
 
Thy richest blessings flow.
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” (1 Peter 1:3)
“For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds.” (Psalm 108:4)
“But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us.” (Ephesians 2:4)
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Preserve Thy flock most graciously,
 
Within Thy sheltering fold;
 
Move them from every harm away,
 
And in Thy safeguard hold;
 
Till Thou shalt fully have obtained
 
In us the fruits of grace,
 
And we, in joys that never end,
 
Shall see Thee face to face.
“<<Michtam of David.>> Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.” (Psalm 16:1)
“He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.” (Isaiah 40:11)
“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.” (Psalm 4:8)
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Do Thou, the very God of peace,
 
Us wholly sanctify,
 
And grant us such a rich increase
 
Of power from on high,
 
That spirit, soul and body may,
 
Preservèd free from stain,
 
Be blameless until that great day;
 
Lord Jesus Christ, Amen!
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