1. Oh, how great is Thy compassion,
   Faithful Father, God of grace,
   That with all our fallen race
   And in our deep degradation
   Thou wast merciful that we
   Might be saved eternally!

2. Thy great love for this hath striven
   That we may from sin be free
   And forever live with Thee;
   Yea, Thy Son Himself hath given
   In His grace an earnest call
   To His Supper unto all.

3. And for this our soul’s salvation
   Voucheth Thy good Spirit, Lord,
   In Thy Sacraments and Word.
   He imparteth consolation,
   Granteth us the gift of faith
   That we fear nor hell nor death.

4. Lord, Thy mercy will not leave me—
   Truth doth evermore abide—
   Then in Thee I will confide.
   Since Thy Word cannot deceive me,
   My salvation is to me
   Well assured eternally.

5. I will praise Thy great compassion,
   Faithful Father, God of grace,
   That with all our fallen race
   And in our deep degradation
   Thou wast merciful that we
   Might bring endless praise to Thee.

Ach, wie groß ist deine Gnade
Johann Olearius, 1671
Tr. August Crull, †1923, alt.
Source: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, No. 384