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Father of mercies in thy house

Hymnal: Church Hymn Book #CLXX (1816) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Father of mercies in thy house, Smile on our homage, and our vows; While with a grateful heart we share These pledges of our Saviour's care. 2 The Saviour, when to heav'n he rose In splendid triumph o'er his foes Scatter'd his gifts on men below, And wide his royal bounties flow. 3 Hence sprung th'Apostles' honour'd name, Sacred beyond heroic fame; In lowlier form to bless our eyes, Pastors from hence, and Teachers rise. 4 From Christ their varied gifts derive, And fed by Christ their graces live; While guarded by his potent hand, 'Midst all the rage of hell they stand. 5 So shall the bright succession run Through the last courses of the sun; While unborn churches by their care Shall rise and flourish large and fair. 6 Jesus our Lord their hearts shall know, The spring, whence all these blessing flow; Pastors and people shout his praise Through the long round of endless days. Topics: Ordaining of Priests &c. Scripture: John 21:15-17 Languages: English

Father of mercies, in thy house

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #566 (1828) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Father of mercies, in thy house Smile on our homage and our vows; While with a grateful heart we share These pledges of our Saviour's care. 2 The Saviour, when to heaven he rose In splendid triumph o'er his foes, Scatter'd his gifts on men below, And wide his royal bounties flow. 3 Hence sprung th'Apostles' honour'd name, Sacred beyond heroic fame; In lowlier form to bless our eyes, Pastors from hence, and teachers rise. 4 From Christ their varied gifts derive, And fed by Christ their graces live; While guarded by his potent hand, 'Midst all the rage of hell they stand. 5 So shall the bright succession run Through the last courses of the sun; While unborn churches by their care Shall rise and flourish large and fair. 6 Jesus our Lord their hearts shall know, The spring whence all these blessing flow; Pastors and people shout his praise Through the long round of endless days. Topics: Kingdom and Church of Christ Ordination and Licensure; The Institution of a Gospel Ministry from Christ Scripture: Ephesians 4:8