Ancient and Modern ‎#627

627. Father most holy, merciful and loving

1 Father most holy, merciful and loving,
Jesu, Redeemer, ever to be worshipped,
life-giving Spirit, Comforter most gracious,
God everlasting;

2 Three in a wondrous Unity unbroken,
one perfect Godhead, love that never faileth,
light of the angels, succour of the needy,
hope of all living;

3 All thy creation serveth its Creator,
thee every creature praiseth without ceasing;
we too would sing thee psalms of true devotion:
hear, we beseech thee.

4 Lord God Almighty, unto thee be glory,
One in Three Persons, over all exalted.
Thine, as is meet, be honour, praise and blessing,
now and for ever.

Text Information

• First Line: Father most holy, merciful and loving
• Author: Alfred Edward Alston (1862-1927)
• Meter: 11 11 11 5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 19:1-4
  ;
  Psalm 92:1-3
• Topic: Church Year: Trinity; Creation; Devotion; Holy Spirit: as Comforter
• Source: Based on O Pater sancte mitis atque pie, (Latin, before 10th century)

Tune Information

• Name: ISTE CONFESSOR
• Meter: 11 11 11 5
• Key: d minor
• Source: Poitiers Antiphoner, 1746