Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#240

240. Father of Mercies, in Your Word

1 Father of mercies, in your Word
What endless glory shines!
Forever be your name adored
For these celestial lines.

2 Here springs of consolation rise
To cheer the fainting mind,
And thirsty souls receive supplies
And sweet refreshment find.

3 Oh, may these heav'nly pages be
My ever dear delight;
And still new beauties may I see
And still increasing light.

4 Divine instructor, gracious Lord,
May you be always near;
Teach me to love your sacred Word
And view my Savior there.

Text Information

• First Line: Father of mercies, in your Word
• Title: Father of Mercies, in Your Word
• Author: Anne Steele, 1716-1778 (alt.)
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: The Word; Education; Scriptures

Tune Information

• Name: DETROIT
• Meter: C M
• Key: d minor
• Source: The Sacred Harp, Philadelphia, 1844
• Copyright: Setting © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship