The Hymnal ‎#210

210. Holy Father, great Creator

Holy Father, great Creator,
Source of mercy, love, and peace,
Look upon the Mediator,
Clothe us with his righteousness;
Heavenly Father,
Through the Savior hear and bless.

Holy Jesus, Lord of glory,
Whom angelic hosts proclaim,
While we hear thy wondrous story,
Meet and worship in thy Name,
Dear Redeemer,
In our hearts thy peace proclaim.

Holy Spirit, Sanctifier,
Come with unction from above,
Raise our hearts to raptures higher,
Should threaten to undo us;
We will not fear, for God hath willed
His truth to triumph through us:
The prince of darkness grim,
We tremble not for him;
His rage we can endure,
For lo! his doom is sure,
One little word shall fell him.

That word above all earthly powers,
No thanks to them, abideth;
The Spirit and the gifts are ours
Through him who with us sideth:
Let goods and kindred go,
This mortal life also;
The body they may kill:
God's truth abideth still,
His kingdom is for ever.

Text Information

• First Line: Holy Father, great Creator
• Author: Alexander V. Griswold (1835)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Trinity Sunday

Tune Information

• Name: REGENT SQUARE
• Composer: Henry Smart (1866)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7
• Incipit: 53153 21566 51432
• Key: B♭ Major