O God of Mercy! Hearken Now by Emily Vernon Clark, 1891 HESPERUS—Henry Williams Baker O God of Mercy! Hearken Now 1 O God of mercy! hearken now Before thy throne we humbly bow; With heart and voice to thee we cry For all on earth who suffering lie. 2 We seek thee where thou dwell’st on high, Beyond the glittering, starry sky: We find thee where thou dwell’st below Beside the beds of want and woe. 3 Be ours the hearts and hands to bless The sorrowing sons of wretchedness; Send thou the help