The Lord is gracious and compassionate,
Slow to become angry and rich in love.
‘I no longer call you servants,’ said Jesus,
‘Now I call you my friends.’
The Lord is gracious and compassionate,
Slow to become angry and rich in love.
See how much the Father has loved us –
His love is so great that he calls us his children.
The Lord is gracious and compassionate,
Slow to become angry and rich in love.
God so loved the world that he gave us
The most precious gift of his one and only son.
The Lord is gracious and compassionate,
Slow to become angry and rich in love.
‘Don’t be worried and upset,
Believe in God, believe in me,’ said Jesus.
The Lord is gracious and compassionate,
Slow to become angry and rich in love.
God is our refuge and strength,
An ever-present help in times of trouble.
The Lord is gracious and compassionate,
Slow to become angry and rich in love.
He cares for the downtrodden,
Lifts the burdens of the broken.
The Lord is gracious and compassionate,
Slow to become angry and rich in love.
Wednesday Riff: Gracious and Compassionate
Wed 15 March 2017