Lutheran Service Book ‎#504

504. Father Most Holy

1 Father most holy, merciful, and tender;
Jesus, our Savior, with the Father reigning;
Spirit of comfort, advocate, defender,
Light never waning;

2 Trinity blessed, unity unshaken,
Goodness unbounded, very God of heaven,
Light of the angels, joy of those forsaken,
Hope of all living,

3 Maker of all things, all Thy creatures praise Thee;
All for Thy worship were and are created;
Now, as we also worship Thee devoutly,
Hear Thou our voices.

4 Lord God Almighty, unto Thee be glory,
One in three persons, over all exalted!
Glory we offer, praise Thee and adore Thee,
Now and forever.

Text Information

• First Line: Father most holy, merciful, and tender
• Title: Father Most Holy
• Translator: Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936 (alt. )
• Meter: 11 11 11 5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 6:2-3
  ;
  2 Corinthians 3:14
  ;
  Psalm 145:10
  ;
  Psalm 145:21
  ;
  Psalm 86:12
• Topic: Hymn of Invocation
• Source: Latin, c. 10th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTE SANCTORUM
• Arranger: Joseph Herl, b. 1959
• Meter: 11 11 11 5
• Key: D Major
• Source: Antiphoner Paris, 1681
• Copyright: Setting © 2006, Concordia Publishing House