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Text:Father of heaven, whose love profound
Author:E. Cooper (1770-1833)
Tune:RIVAULX
Composer:J. B. Dykes (1823-1876)

359. Father of heaven, whose love profound

1 Father of heaven, whose love profound
a ransom for our souls has found;
before your throne we sinners bend —
to us your pardoning love extend.

2 Almighty Son, incarnate Word,
our prophet, priest, redeemer, Lord:
before your throne we sinners bend —
to us your saving grace extend.

3 Eternal Spirit, by whose breath
our soul is raised from sin and death;
before your throne we sinners bend —
to us your living power extend.

4 Jehovah - Father, Spirit, Son —
mysterious Godhead, Three-in-One,
before your throne we sinners bend —
grace, pardon, life to us extend.

Text Information
First Line: Father of heaven, whose love profound
Author: E. Cooper (1770-1833)
Meter: 8 8 8 8 (LM)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1987
Topic: God's Church: Penitence and Prayer; The Fall; Christ the Friend of Sinners (3 more...)
Tune Information
Name: RIVAULX
Composer: J. B. Dykes (1823-1876)
Meter: 8 8 8 8 (LM)
Key: D Major



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