Author: Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936 Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 28 hymnals First Line: Father most holy, merciful and tender Lyrics: 1 Father most holy, merciful, and tender,
Jesus our Saviour, with the Father reigning;
Spirit all kindly, Advocate, defender,
Light never waning;
2 Trinity sacred, Unity unshaken;
Deity perfect, giving and forgiving,
Light of the angels, Life of the forsaken,
Hope of all living.
3 Maker of all things, all thy creatures praise Thee;
Lo, all things serve thee through thy whole creation;
Hear us, Almighty, hear us, as we raise thee,
Heart's adoration.
4 To the all ruling triune God be glory;
Highest and greatest, help thou our endeavor,
We too would praise thee, giving honor worthy,
Now and forever.
Amen. Topics: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Godhead Scripture: Revelation 4:8 Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM Text Sources: Latin Hymn c. 10th Century
Father Most Holy