Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#359

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; Lent 1, The King and the Kingdom: Temptation; Trinity Sunday: The Trinity; Pentecost 7: The More Excellent Way

Tune Information

• Name: RIVAULX
• Composer: J. B. Dykes (1823-1876)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 (LM)
• Key: D Major