Trinity Hymnal ‎#259

259. Father of mercies, in thy Word

1 Father of mercies, in thy Word
What endless glory shines;
Forever be thy Name adored
For these celestial lines.

2 Here may the wretched sons of want
Exhaustless riches find;
Riches above what earth can grant
And lasting as the mind.

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

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

5 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord,
Be thou for ever near;
Teach me to love thy sacred Word,
And view my Saviour there.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Father of mercies, in thy Word
• Author: Anne Steele (1760)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Psalm 117:2
  ;
  Psalm 119:24
  ;
  Psalm 119:144
• Topic: Christ: Teacher; Gospel: Excellency of; Holy Scriptures; Poor

Tune Information

• Name: BEATITUDO
• Composer: John B. Dykes (1875)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major