The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#135

135. Father of mercies, in Thy word

1 Father of mercies, in Thy word
What endless glory shines!
For ever be Thy name adored
For these celestial lines.

2 Here may the blind and hungry come,
And light and food receive;
Here shall the lowliest guest have room,
And taste and see and live.

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

4 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice
Spreads heavenly peace around;
And life and everlasting joys
Attend the blissful sound.

5 O may these heavenly pages be
My ever dear delight;
And still new beauties may I see,
And still increasing light.

6 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord!
Be Thou for ever near;
Teach me to love Thy sacred word,
And view my Savior there!

Text Information

• First Line: Father of mercies, in Thy word
• Author: Anne Steele (1760)
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Means of Grace: The Word of God; Beginning of Service; The Gospel; Word of God

Tune Information

• Name: [Father of mercies, in Thy word]
• Composer: W. H. Havergal (1846)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A Major