Lord of Mercy and of Might by Reginald Heber, 1827 CAPETOWN—Friedrich Filitz Lord of Mercy and of Might 1 Lord of mercy and of might, Of mankind the life and light, Maker, Teacher infinite: Jesus, hear and save. 2 Strong Creator, Saviour mild, Humbled to a mortal child, Captive, beaten, bound, reviled: Jesus, hear and save. 3 Throned above celestial things, Borne aloft on angels’ wings, Lord of lords, and King of kings: Jesus, hear and save. 4 Soon to come to earth again, Judge of angels