75. Father most holy, merciful and tender

1 Father most holy, merciful, and tender;
Jesus our Savior, with the Father reigning;
Spirit of mercy, Advocate, defender,
Light never waning;

2 Trinity blessed, 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 through thy whole creation:
Hear us, Almighty, hear us as we raise Thee
Heart's adoration.

4 To the almighty triune God be glory:
Highest and greatest, help Thou our endeavor;
We, too, would praise Thee, giving honor worthy,
Now and for ever.

Text Information
First Line: Father most holy, merciful and tender
Author: Anon. (11th Century)
Meter: 11, 11, 11, 5.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1913
Topic: God: His Trinity; Close of Service
Tune Information
Name: [Father most holy, merciful and tender]
Composer: Johann Crüger (1640)
Meter: 11, 11, 11, 5.
Key: g minor



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