Hymns to the Living God ‎#24

24. Father Most Holy

1 Father most holy, merciful, and tender;
Jesus our Savior, with the Father reigning;
Spirit of mercy, Advocate, Defender,
Light never waning;

2 Trinity blessed, Unity unshaken;
Deity perfect, giving and forgiving,
Light of the angels, Life of the forsaken,
Hope of all living;

3 Maker of all things, all Thy creatures praise Thee;
lo, all things serve Thee, through Thy whole creation:
hear us, Almighty, hear us as we raise Thee,
heart's adoration.

4 To the almighty triune God be glory:
highest and greatest, help Thou our endeavor;
we, too, would praise Thee, giving honor worthy,
now and forever.

Text Information

• First Line: Father most holy, merciful, and tender
• Title: Father Most Holy
• Latin Title: O Pater Sancte
• Translator: Percy Dearmer (1906)
• Meter: 11.11.11.5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2017
• Topic: Revelation and Adoration
• Source: Latin, O Pater Sancte, c. 900
• Notes: Alternate tune: HERZLIEBSTER JESU, no. 156

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTE SANCTORUM
• Meter: 11.11.11.5
• Key: D Major
• Source: Paris Antiphoner, 1681