Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#356

356. Dear Lord and Father of mankind

Text Information

• First Line: Dear Lord and Father of mankind
• Author: J. G. Whittier (1807-1892)
• Meter: 8 6 8 8 6 extended
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Topic: God's Church: Penitence and Prayer; Epiphany 2, Revelation: The First Disciples; Christ the Friend of Sinners
• Copyright: Revision © Jubilate Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: REPTON
• Composer: C. H. H. Parry (1848-1918)
• Arranger: David Willcocks (born 1919)
• Meter: 8 6 8 8 6 extended
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: arr. © Oxford University Press
• Notes: Includes separate arrangement of verse 3 for choir. *Low notes should be sung if possible, particularly if this verse is unaccompanied. If wished, this arrangement may be accompanied by the version of Repton printed on the previous page.