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Text:Father of heaven, whose love profound
Author:Edward Cooper, 1770-1833
Tune:RIEVAULX
Composer:John Bacchus Dykes, 1823-1876

165. Father of heaven, whose love profound

1 Father of heav'n, whose love profound
a ransom for our souls hath found,
before thy throne we sinners bend,
to us thy pard'oning love extend.

2 Almighty Son, incarnate Word,
our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord,
before thy throne we sinners bend,
to us thy saving grace extend.

3 Eternal Spirit, by whose breath
the soul is raised from sin and death,
before thy throne we sinners bend,
to us thy quick'ning power extend.

4 Thrice Holy! Father, Spirit, Son;
mysterious Godhead, Three in One,
before thy throne we sinners bend,
grace, pardon, life, to us extend.

Text Information
First Line: Father of heav'n, whose love profound
Title: Father of heaven, whose love profound
Author: Edward Cooper, 1770-1833
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Topic: Temptation, Penitence and Forgiveness; The Holy Trinity; Year A: Proper 23 (6 more...)
Tune Information
Name: RIEVAULX
Composer: John Bacchus Dykes, 1823-1876
Meter: LM
Key: D Major



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