Two New Hymns

For my hymn-singing and hymn writing friends...
(Feel free to adapt and use for free)

O THE MERCY
can be sung to NETTLETON 
(Come Thou Fount of Ev'ry Blessing) 
traditional American melody; 
John Wyeth’s Repository of Sacred Music, 1813


1. O the mercy of my Father
What He ever saw in me
I had turned away from kindness
In my blindness falling free
Though I ran from home and blessing
I recalled His mercy mild
He embraced me in my weakness
Welcomed back His wandering child.

2. O the mercy of my Saviour
What He ever saw in me
So to lay aside His glory
So a man in flesh to be
How He knows my inner weakness,
Feels my deepest hidden pain
Then He died the death I earned Him
Give me back His life again.

3. Alleluia, Alleluia!
What He ever saw in me
I can never full repay Him
For the debt that set me free
But with love I want to follow
And to offer Him my life
Join His great eternal purpose
As a living sacrifice.
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YOUR HOME IS MAGNIFICENT (Psalm 84)
may be sung to the Welsh hymn tune ST. DENIO
(Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise)

1. Your home is magnificent, LORD of the skies
From here in Your courtyard I lift up my eyes
The views are delightful, my eyes drink them in
My heart sings for joy at the beautiful scene.

2. The sparrow has found here a peaceable home
And even the swallow, a place for her young
For here on Your altars they placidly rest
While angels are watching they feather their nest.

3. How happy are those who call Your house their own
Their strength is in You, and to You they can run
Far better one day here than living with kings
I rest in Your presence, my happy heart sings!