The Cyber Hymnal ‎#2361

2361. Holy Father, Thou Hast Given

1. Holy Father, Thou hast given
Holy truth from highest Heaven;
Words of counsel wise and pure,
Words of promise bright and sure;
Light that guides us back to Thee,
Back to peace and purity.

2. Clearer than the sun at noon,
Fairer than the silver moon,
Through the clouds and through the night,
Ever shines this heavenly light;
Help us, Lord, to lift our eyes
Take its guidance and be wise.

3. Here the wisdom from above
Beaming holiness and love,
Kindling hope, dispelling fear,
Shines to save; for Christ is here:
Knowing, trusting Him, we come
From our wanderings gladly home.

4. Blessèd Savior, Light divine,
Thou hast bid us rise and shine;
Grant Thy grace, and we shall be
Children of the day in Thee,
Showing all around the road
Back to life, and love, and God.

Text Information

• First Line: Holy Father, Thou hast given
• Title: Holy Father, Thou Hast Given
• Author: William Bruce (1876)
• Meter: 77.77.77
• Language: English
• Source: Presbyterian Hymnal, 1876
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MARGARET (Booth)
• Composer: George Booth (1889)
• Meter: 77.77.77
• Incipit: 51171 21643 13225
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: The Primitive Methodist Hymnal (London: Primitive Methodist Publishing House, 1889), number 213
• Copyright: Public Domain