Search And See

There' s a wideness in God' s mercy, Like the wideness of the sea; There' s a kindness in his justice, Though severe his judgments be. Search the Scriptures, search and see Wisdom' s wondrous harmony.

There' s no place where earthly sorrows Are more felt than up in heav' n; There' s no place where earthly failings Have such kindly judgment giv' n. Search the Scriptures, search and see God in mercy judgeth thee.

For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man' s mind; And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind. Search the Scriptures, search and see God' s great kindness unto thee.

But men make his love too narrow By false limits of their own, And they magnify his vengeance With a zeal he will not own. Search the Scriptures, search and see God' s grand law of equity.

If our faith is true and simple We will take him at his word, And our lives will be all sunshine In the sweetness of our Lord. Search the Scriptures, search and see; Let their records gladden thee.