The Cyber Hymnal ‎#1916

1916. God the Father, God the Word

1. God the Father, God the Word,
God the Holy Ghost adored:
Spare us, holy Trinity.

2. Spotless Lamb of God most high,
Manna coming from the sky:
Hear us, holy Jesus.

3. Very Man and Word divine,
Hidden under bread and wine:
Hear us, holy Jesus.

4. Purest Victim, stainless Priest,
Thou the Host, and Thou the Feast:
Hear us, holy Jesus.

5. Bread of life, the angels’ food,
Cup of blessing, precious blood:
Hear us, holy Jesus.

6. Off’ring of most perfect might,
Bond, Thy faithful to unite:
Hear us, holy Jesus.

7. From the tempting lures of sin,
From all pride and lusts within:
Keep us, holy Jesus.

8. From all unbelief in Thee,
Veiled in this great mystery:
Keep us, holy Jesus.

9. By Thy sitting down to meat,
That last Passover to eat:
Keep us, holy Jesus.

10. Through the dread and holy rite,
Founded on that awful night:
Keep us, holy Jesus.

11. Through Thy presence with us here,
When we draw Thine altar near:
Keep us, holy Jesus.

12. Help us, guide us, make us pure,
Give us blessings which endure:
Save us, holy Jesus.

13. Lead Thy pilgrims on their way,
Shine on us, unending Day:
Keep us, holy Jesus.

14. When we draw our latest breath,
Feed us at the time of death:
Keep us, holy Jesus.

Text Information

• First Line: God the Father, God the Word
• Title: God the Father, God the Word
• Author: Anonymous (1867)
• Meter: 776 D
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: PROMPTO GENTES ANIMO
• Composer: Anonymous
• Meter: 776 D
• Incipit: 55654 34267 14326
• Key: A Major
• Source: Rouen church tune
• Copyright: Public Domain