There's a wideness in God's mercy (Episcopal Church)

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There's a wideness in God's mercy
like the wideness of the sea;
there's a kindness in his justice,
which is more than liberty.
there is welcome for the sinner,
and more graces for the good;
there is mercy with the Savior;
there is healing in his blood.

(four-measure interlude)

There is no place where earth's sorrows
are more felt than up in heaven;
there is no place where earth's failings
have such kindly judgement given.
There is plentiful redemption
in the blood that has been shed;
there is joy for all the members
in the sorrows of the Head.

(four-measure interlude)

For the love of God is broader
than the measure of the mind;
and the heart of the Eternal
is most wonderfully kind.
If our love were but more faithful,
we should take him at his word;
and our life would be thanksgiving
for the goodness of the Lord.

(five-measure ending)

Words: Frederick William Faber (19thC)
Music: St. Helena Calvin Hampton (20thC)
Sequence: Dall Forsthye, Church of St. John the Evangelist