Author: Edward Cooper (1770-1833) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #628 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: Ancient and Modern Lyrics: 1 Father of heaven, whose love profound
a ransom for our souls hath found,
before thy throne we sinners bend,
to us thy pardoning love extend.
2 Almighty Son, incarnate Word,
our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord,
before thy throne we sinners bend,
to us thy saving grace extend.
3 Eternal Spirit, by whose breath
the soul is raised from sin and death,
before thy throne we sinners bend,
to us thy quickening power extend.
4 Thrice Holy! Father, Spirit, Son;
mysterious Godhead, Three in One,
before thy throne we sinners bend,
grace, pardon, life to us extend. Topics: Lent; Trinity Sunday; Church Year Lent; Church Year Trinity; God in grace and mercy; God in mystery; God Love of; Holy Spirit inspiration of; Jesus Names and images for; Penitence; Proper 10 Year A; Proper 12 Year C; Proper 19 Year C; Proper 24 Year B; Proper 24 Year C; The First Sunday of Lent Year C; The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany Year B Scripture: John 3:6-8 Languages: English Tune Title: RIEVAULX
Father of heaven, whose love profound