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| Text: | Father most holy, merciful and loving |
| Translator: | Alfred E. Alston, 1862-1927 |
| Tune: | CHARTRES (ANGERS) |
| Composer: | Richard Lloyd |
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 ev'ry 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 |
| Title: | Father most holy, merciful and loving |
| Translator: | Alfred E. Alston, 1862-1927 |
| Meter: | 11 11 11 5 |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 2000 |
| Scripture: | ; ; ; ; |
| Topic: | Joy, Praise and Thanksgiving; The Holy Trinity |
| Source: | Latin (c. 10th century) |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | CHARTRES (ANGERS) |
| Composer: | Richard Lloyd |
| Meter: | 11 11 11 5 |
| Key: | F Major |
| Source: | "Chartres Antiphonr" (1784) |
| Copyright: | Arrangements © 1996 Keven Mayhew Ltd. |
| Notes: | An alternative accompaniment for unison sing is provided; a lower setting will be found at No. 605 |
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