The Hymnbook ‎#249

249. Father of Mercies, in Thy Word

1 Father of mercies, in Thy Word
What endless glory shines;
Forever be Thy name adored
For these celestial lines.

2 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice
Spreads heavenly peace around;
And life and everlasting joys
Attend the blissful sound.

3 O may these heavenly pages be
My ever dear delight;
And sti11 new beauties may I see,
And still increasing light.

4 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord,
Be Thou forever near;
Teach me to love Thy sacred Word,
And view my Saviour there.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Father of mercies, in Thy word
• Title: Father of Mercies, in Thy Word
• Author: Anne Steele (1760)
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Mark 13:31
  ;
  John 17:17-19
  ;
  1 Peter 1:25
• Topic: Bible, The; Christ: Teacher; Scriptures, The Holy

Tune Information

• Name: BEATITUDO
• Composer: John B. Dykes (1875)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Alternative tune, "Gräfenberg," Hymn 243.