The Hymnal ‎#489

489. Father of men, in whom are one

1 Father of men, in whom are one
All humankind beneath Thy sun,
Stablish our work in Thee begun.

2 Man lives not for himself alone,
In others’ good he finds his own;
Life’s worth in fellowship is known.

3 We, friends and comrades on life’s way,
Gather within these walls to pray:
Bless Thou our fellowship today.

4 O Christ, our Elder Brother, who
By serving man God’s will didst do,
Help us to serve our brethren, too.

5 In all our work, in all our play,
Be with us, Lord, our Friend, our Stay;
Lead onward to the perfect day.

6 Then may we know, earth’s lesson o’er,
With comrades missed or gone before,
Heaven’s fellowship for evermore.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Father of men, in whom are one
• Author: Henry Cary Shuttleworth (1850-1900)
• Meter: 8. 8. 8.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: Special Seasons and Services: Schools and Colleges; Brotherhood; Colleges and Schools; Friendship, World; School and College
• Copyright: Words reprinted by permission of "The Church Monthly," England.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. LO
• Meter: 8. 8. 8.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Old Breton melody, as in "School Worship," 1926