Happy Are The Merciful

Our happy God is merciful
His mercy not just dutiful
He takes delight in kindly deeds
And freely grants our daily needs
Repentant ones can be assured
Their plea for mercy will be heard
Remembering that we are dust
He’s merciful and kind and just

When we have sinned and feel distressed
When God’s forgiveness we request
Our Lord, Christ Jesus, showed the way
To ask for mercy when we pray
Forgive our debts, we beg of you
As we forgive our debtors too
We then can let resentment go
And peace of mind and heart we’ll know
When gifts of mercy we bestow
The giving spirit we should show
We give without desiring praise
Content with joy our gift conveys
Then God, who sees all things we do
Will be the One repaying you
Yes, happy are the merciful
In God’s eyes they are beautiful