The Church Hymnary (3rd Ed.) ‎#31

31. Father most holy, merciful and loving

1 Father most holy, merciful and loving,
Jesus, 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 the 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Father most holy, merciful and loving
• Translator: Alfred Edward Alston, 1862-1927
• Meter: 11 11 11 5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1973
• Topic: Approach to God: The Majesty of God
• Source: C. 10th century

Tune Information

• Name: ISTE CONFESSOR
• Meter: 11 11 11 5
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Chartres Antiphoner, 1784; Arr.: The BBC Hymn Book, 1951