The Lord is very gracious, in him compassions flow; In mercy he is very great, and is to anger slow.
The Lord our God is merciful, and he is gracious, Long-suffering, and slow to wrath, in mercy plenteous.
For thou art gracious, O Lord, and ready to forgive; And rich in mercy, all that call upon thee to relieve.
God merciful and righteous is, yea, gracious is our Lord.
For why? the Lord our God is good, His mercy is for ever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure.
But thou art full of pity, Lord, a God most gracious, Long-suffering, and in thy truth and mercy plenteous.