The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#132

132. Father, Forgive Them

1 "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do."

2 "Today shalt thou be with Me in Paradise."

3 "Woman, behold thy son!"
"Behold thy mother!"

4 "My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?"

5 "I thirst."

6 "It is finished."

7 "Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit."

Text Information

• First Line: "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do."
• Title: Father, Forgive Them
• Author: Thomas B. Pollock (1836-1896) (1870, alt)
• Meter: IRREGULAR
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Luke 23:34
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Jesus Christ: Blood Atonement, Redemption of
• Notes: Father, forgive them. Lk. 23:34.

Tune Information

• Name: FATHER, FORGIVE THEM
• Composer: William Henry Monk (1823-1899) (1889)
• Meter: IRREGULAR
• Incipit: 35321 1
• Key: F Major
• Notes: M.M. 69