Rejoice in the Lord ‎#617

617. Father Most Holy, Merciful, and Loving

1 Father most holy, merciful, and loving,
Jesus, Redeemer, ever to be worshipped,
life-giving Spirit, Comforter most gracious,
God everlasting;

2 three in a wondrous unity unbroken,
one perfect God-head, love that never faileth,
light of the angels, succor of the needy,
hope of all living;

3 all thy creation serveth its creator;
thee ev'ry creature praiseth without ceasing;
we, too, would sing the psalms of true devotion;
hear, we beseech thee.

4 Lord God almighty, unto thee be glory,
One in three Persons, over all exalted;
thine, as is meet, be honor, praise, and blessing,
now and forever.

Text Information

• First Line: Father most holy, merciful, and loving
• Title: Father Most Holy, Merciful, and Loving
• Translator: Alfred E. Alston (1904)
• Meter: 11.11.11.5 sapphic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Devotion
• Source: O Pater sancte, c. 10th century

Tune Information

• Name: AD TUUM NOMEN
• Meter: 11.11.11.5 sapphic
• Key: G Major
• Source: Chartres Antiphoner (1784) (melody)