Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#419

419. Most Ancient of All Mysteries

1 Most ancient of all mysteries,
Before Thy throne we lie;
Have mercy now, most merciful,
Most holy Trinity.

2 When heav'n and earth were yet unmade,
When time was yet unknown,
Thou in Thy bliss and majesty
Didst live and love alone.

3 Thou wert not born; there was no fount
From which Thy Being flowed;
There is no end which Thou canst reach;
But Thou art simply God.

4 How wonderful creation is,
The work which Thou didst bless,
And O what then must Thou be like,
Eternal loveliness!

5 O listen then, most pitiful,
To Thy poor creature's heart:
It blesses Thee that Thou art God,
That Thou art what Thou art.

6 Most ancient of all mysteries,
Still at thy throne we lie;
Have mercy now, most merciful,
Most holy Trinity.

Text Information

• First Line: Most ancient of all mysteries
• Title: Most Ancient of All Mysteries
• Author: F. W. Faber, 1814-63
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Christian Unity and Peace; Trinity 4
• Notes: Hymn text, suggested tune DETROIT

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