The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#85

85. Father Most Holy

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.

Text Information

• First Line: Father most holy, merciful and tender
• Title: Father Most Holy
• Latin Title: O Pater, Sancte, mitis atque pie
• Translator: Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936
• Meter: 11.11.11.5.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Revelation 4:8
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Godhead
• Source: Latin Hymn c. 10th Century
• Notes: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. Rev. 4:8.

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTE SANCTORUM
• Harmonizer: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958
• Arranger: John J. Overholt (1968)
• Meter: 11.11.11.5.
• Key: D Major
• Source: 18th Century French Church Melody
• Copyright: Music from The English Hymnal by permission of Oxford University Press. Arranged by permission.
• Notes: M.M. 60