CPWI Hymnal ‎#209

209. 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
• Latin Title: O pater sancte
• Author: Anonymous
• Translator: Alfred Edward Alston, 1862-1927
• Meter: 11.11.11.5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: Trinity Sunday
• Source: Before 10th century, Latin

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTE FONS JUGIS
• Composer: Philippe G. Dubois, 1624-1694
• Harmonizer: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958
• Meter: 11.11.11.5
• Key: E♭ Major