The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#500

500. Father, who on man dost shower

1 Father, who on man dost shower
Gifts of plenty from Thy dower,
To Thy people give the power
All Thy gifts to use aright.

2 Give pure happiness in leisure,
Temperance in every pleasure,
Holy use of earthly treasure,
Bodies clear and spirits bright.

3 Lift from this and every nation
All that brings us degradation;
Quell the forces of temptation;
Put Thine enemies to flight.

4 Be with us, Thy strength supplying,
That with energy undying,
Every foe of man defying,
We may rally to the fight.

5 Thou who art our captain ever
Lead us on to great endeavor;
May Thy Church the world deliver,
Give us wisdom, courage, might.

6 Father, who hast sought and found us.
Son of God, whose love hath bound us,
Holy Ghost, within us, round us,
Hear us, Godhead infinite.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, who on man dost shower
• Author: Percy Dearmer (1906)
• Meter: 8, 8, 8, 7.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Twenty-third Sunday after Trinity; Benevolence; Holiness; Temperance

Tune Information

• Name: [Father, who on man dost shower]
• Meter: 8, 8, 8, 7.
• Key: F Major
• Source: German, 15th Century