Lord of Mercy and of Might

Lord of mercy and of might,
Of mankind the Life and Light,
Maker, Teacher, Infinite;
Jesus, hear and save!

Strong Creator, Savior mild,
Humbled to a mortal child,
Captive, beaten, bound, reviled;
Jesus, hear and save!

Throned above celestial things,
Borne aloft on angels’ wings,
Lord of lords and King of kings;
Jesus, hear and save!

Soon to come to earth again,
Judge of angels and of men,
Hear us now, and hear us then;
Jesus, hear and save!

Author: Reginald Heber

Year: 1811

This hymn is a well-known work by Reginald Heber (1783–1826), Bishop of Calcutta. It first appeared in print around 1811–1812 and is frequently included in 19th-century hymnals under his name.