1485. Father of Mercies, in Thy Word

1. Father of mercies, in Thy Word
What endless glory shines!
Forever be Thy name adored
For these celestial lines.

2. Here may the wretched sons of want
Exhaustless riches find;
Riches above what earth can grant,
And lasting as the mind.

3. Here the fair tree of knowledge grows
And yields a free repast;
And richer fruits than nature shows
Invite the longing taste.

4. Amidst these gloomy wilds below,
When dark and sad we stray,
Here beams of Heaven relieve our woe,
And guide to endless day.

5. Here springs of consolation rise
To cheer the fainting mind,
And thirsty souls receive supplies,
And sweet refreshment find.

6. Here the Redeemer’s welcome voice
Spreads heavenly peace around
And life and everlasting joys
Attend the blissful sound.

7. Oh, may these hallowed pages be
Our joy by day and night,
And still new beauties may we see,
And still increasing light.

8. Divine Instructor, gracious Lord,
O grant our fervent prayer,
Teach us to love Thy sacred Word,
And view the Savior there.

Text Information
First Line: Father of mercies, in Thy Word
Title: Father of Mercies, in Thy Word
Author: Anne Steele (1760)
Meter: CM
Language: English
Source: Poems on Subjects Chiefly Devotional, 1760
Copyright: Public Domain
Notes: Alternate tunes: DUBLIN (STEVENSON), John A. Stevenson, 1761-1833; GRÄFENBERG, Johann Crüger, 1647; SOUTHWELL (IRONS), Herbert S. Irons, 1861
Tune Information
Name: TALLIS' ORDINAL
Composer: Thomas Tallis (ca. 1567)
Meter: CM
Incipit: 13455 66551 76651
Key: D Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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