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563. Father of Mercy

Text Information
First Line: Father of Mercy, We bow before Thee
Title: Father of Mercy
Author, st. 1: Anonymous
Author, st. 2, 3, and 4: George William Walton (1985)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1986
Scripture:
Topic: Christian Life; Devotion; Thanksgiving
Tune Information
Name: SEMELE
Key: D♭ Major
Source: Arr. from George Frederick. Handel



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