The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#240

240. Father Most Holy, Merciful, and Tender

1 Father most holy, merciful, and tender;
Jesus, our Savior, 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 thro' Thy whole creation.
Hear us, Almighty, hear us as we raise Thee
Our 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, Merciful, and Tender
• Latin Title: O Pater Sancte
• Translator: Percy Dearmer (1906)
• Meter: 11.11.11.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 13:14
• Topic: The Church Year: Trinity
• Source: O Pater Sancte, c. 900

Tune Information

• Name: HERZLIEBSTER JESU
• Composer: Johann Crüger (1640)
• Meter: 11.11.11.6.
• Key: g minor