The Lord is compassionate and gracious Slow to anger and abounding in love He will not always strive with us Nor will He keep His anger forever 1. For as high (as high) as the heavens Are above (above) the earth So great (so great) is His lovingkindness Toward those who fear Him (chorus) 2. As far (as far) as the east Is from (is from) the west So far (so far) has He removed Our transgressions from us (chorus) 3. Just as (just as) a father Has compassion for his child So the Lord (the Lord) has compassion On those who fear Him (chorus)