“God of Mercy, God of Grace” might not be familiar to you. This was originally a poem written by Henry Frances Lyte, a pastor in Ireland in the early 1800s. The words were put to music by Conrad Kocher in 1838, and were published in The English Hymnal in 1906. The stanzas make a beautiful prayer.

1 God of mercy, God of grace,
show the brightness of your face.
Shine upon us, Savior, shine;
fill your Church with light divine,
and your saving health extend
to the earth’s remotest end.

2 Let the people praise you, Lord!
Be by all that live adored.
Let the nations shout and sing
glory to their Savior-King;
at your feet their tribute pay,
and your holy will obey.

3 Let the people praise you, Lord,
then enjoy your rich reward!
God to us his blessing give,
we to God devoted live,
all below and all above
one in joy and light and love.

You can listen to it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nvn4OEQ9ezU