Fragment of a Hymn.

    God of mercy without measure!
        God of all-embracing love!
    Show'ring in Thy gracious pleasure
        Countless blessings from above;
    Bounteous benefits bestowing
        In a kind, continuous course,
    Favour from Thee ever flowing,
        As a stream from ocean source.

    Grateful praise my aspiration;
        Pardon my presumptuous pen;
    And accept my poor oblation,
        And forgive its feeble strain;
    Thou to whom such praise is given,
        Too divine for mortal ears,
    In the angel choirs of heaven
        And the music of the spheres.

W. M. MacKeracher

W. M. MacKeracher

W. M. MacKeracher was a poet known for his contributions to Canadian literature during the early 20th century. His works often focused on themes of nature, human emotion, and the simplicity of rural life. Though not as widely known as some of his contemporaries, MacKeracher's poetry has been appreciated for its lyrical quality and depth. Much of his work was published in regional journals and anthologies, capturing the essence of Canadian landscapes and the human experience within them. His exact birth and death dates remain obscure.

W. M. MacKeracher

English

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