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Father in Heaven, in Thy Love Abounding

Author: Angus S. Hibbard Meter: 11.10.11.6 Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Father in Heaven, in Thy love abounding, Hear these Thy children through the world resounding, Lord, in Thy praises thanks for peace abiding, Ever abiding. 2. Filled be our hearts with peace beyond comparing, Peace in Thy world, joy to all heart’s despairing, Firm is our trust in Thee for peace enduring, Ever enduring. 3. God of our fathers, strengthen every nation, In Thy great peace where only is salvation, So may the world its future spread before Thee Thus to adore Thee. Used With Tune: FLEMMING Text Sources: Favorite Hymns: A Collection of the Best-Loved Hymns of the American People (Washington, DC: F. J. Haskin, 1938)

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[Father in Heaven, in thy love abounding]

Appears in 472 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Friedrich F. Flemming, 1778–1813; Edwin P. Parker, 1836–1925 Tune Key: G Major or modal Incipit: 11122 31121 73333 Used With Text: Father in Heaven

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Father in Heaven, in Thy Love Abounding

Author: Angus S. Hibbard Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #1529 Meter: 11.10.11.6 Lyrics: 1. Father in Heaven, in Thy love abounding, Hear these Thy children through the world resounding, Lord, in Thy praises thanks for peace abiding, Ever abiding. 2. Filled be our hearts with peace beyond comparing, Peace in Thy world, joy to all heart’s despairing, Firm is our trust in Thee for peace enduring, Ever enduring. 3. God of our fathers, strengthen every nation, In Thy great peace where only is salvation, So may the world its future spread before Thee Thus to adore Thee. Languages: English Tune Title: FLEMMING

Father in Heaven

Author: Angus S. Hibbard Hymnal: Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #133 (1985) First Line: Father in Heaven, in thy love abounding Lyrics: 1. Father in Heaven, in thy love abounding, Hear these thy children thru the world resounding, Loud in thy praises. Thanks for peace abiding, Ever abiding. 2. Filled be our hearts with peace beyond comparing, Peace in thy world, and joy to hearts despairing. Firm is our trust in thee for peace enduring, Ever enduring. 3. God of our fathers, strengthen ev’ry nation In thy great peace, where only is salvation. So may the world its future spread before thee, Thus to adore thee. Topics: Comfort; God the Father; Peace; Prayer and Supplication; Worship Scripture: Psalm 29:11 Languages: English Tune Title: [Father in Heaven, in thy love abounding]

Father in heaven, in thy love abounding

Author: Angus S. Hibbard Hymnal: Favorite Hymns #d28 (1938) Languages: English

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F. F. Flemming

1778 - 1813 Person Name: Friedrich Fredinand Flemming Composer of "FLEMMING" in The Cyber Hymnal Friedrich Ferdinand Flemming Germany 1778-1813. Born in Neuhausen, Erzgebirge, Germany, he studied medicine at Wittenberg, 1796-1800, Jena, Vienna, and Trieste. He practiced as a physician in Berlin until his death, but, musically, is remembered for his setting of Horace's ode beginning “Integer Vitae”, from which the tune “Flemming” is adapted. He was active in musical circles and composed many songs for a male vocal ensemble, “Liedertafel”. He died in Berlin. John Perry

Edwin Pond Parker

1836 - 1920 Person Name: Edwin P. Parker, 1836–1925 Arranger of "[Father in Heaven, in thy love abounding]" in Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Parker, Edwin Pond, D.D., born at Castine, Maine, Jan. 13, 1836, and educated at Bowdoin College, Maine, and Bangor Theo. Sem., Maine. Entering the Congregational ministry, he became pastor of the Second Church of Christ, Hartford, Conn., Jan. 1860, and has remained there to the present date. Besides editing some Sunday School Hymn and Tune Books, now out of use, he was chief Editor of The Book of Praise . . . (Congregational) . . ., Phila., 1874; and Editor of The Christian Hymnal, Hartford, Conn., 1877, revised ed. 1889. His hymns in common use include:— 1. Blest are they in Christ departed. [Death and Burial.] Dated 1886. In the Christian Hymnal, 1889, and several other collections. 2. Come to Jesus, ye who labour. [Invitation.] Written in 1898, and included in The Pilgrim Hymnal , 1904. 3. Hail, Holy Light, the world rejoices. [Morning.] Dated 1889, and given in The Christian Hymnal, 1889, The Pilgrim Hymnal, 1904, and others. 4. I would tell Jesus. [The Soul's Desire.] Written in 1887, and included in The Christian Hymnal, 1889. 5. Lord, as we Thy Name profess. [Sincerity.] Dated 1889, first published in The Christian Hymnal, 1889, and subsequently in several other collections, including The Pilgrim Hymnal, 1904. 6. Master, no offering costly and sweet. [Love and Service.] Originally written in 1888, to close a sermon, and first published in The Christian Hymnal, 1889, together with music by the author. It has been adopted, together with the original music, by many compilers. For both words and music see The Pilgrim Hymnal, 1904. 7. O Master, Brother, Lord, and Friend. [Christmas.] Written to close a Christmas sermon, 1903; first printed in a local newspaper, and then included in The Pilgrim Hymnal, 1904. 8. Thy Name, O Lord, in sweet accord. [Divine Worship.] First published in The Christian Hymnal, 1889, and subsequently in several collections, including The Pilgrim Hymnal, 1904. Dr. Parker received his D.D. from Yale University, and is at the present time (1906) Chaplain to the Senate of the State of Connecticut. The above annotations are based upon Dr. Parker's manuscript notes. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)

Angus S. Hibbard

1860 - 1945 Author of "Father in Heaven, in Thy Love Abounding" in The Cyber Hymnal Born: February 7, 1860, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Died: October 21, 1945, Chicago, Illinois. Hibbard was a pioneer in the early years of the American telephone industry. In 1886, he went to New York to become General Superintendent of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company. In 1893, he became General Manager of the Chicago Telephone Company (predecessor of the Illinois Bell Telephone Company), where he served until 1911. He retired in 1915. His works include: Hello, Goodbye: My Story of Telephone Pioneering, 1941 --www.hymntime.com/tch/