The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#868

868. Dear Lord and Father of Mankind

Text Information

• First Line: Dear Lord and Father of mankind
• Title: Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
• Author: John Greenleaf Whittier, 1807-1892
• Meter: 8.6.8.8.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 66:8
  ;
  Psalm 80:7
• Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; The Church: Travail and Renewal
• Notes: As soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children. Is. 66:8. Turn us again, O God of hosts, and cause Thy face to shine; and we shall be saved. Ps. 80:7.

Tune Information

• Name: REST
• Composer: Frederic Charles Maker, 1844-1927
• Meter: 8.6.8.8.6.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: M.M. 63