The New English Hymnal ‎#283

283. Father, see thy children bending at thy throne

1 Father, see thy children bending at thy throne,
Pleading here the Passion of thine only Son,
Pleading here before thee all his dying love,
As he pleads it ever in the courts above.

2 Not for our wants only we this offering plead,
But for all thy children who thy mercy need:
Bless thy faithful people, win thy wandering sheep,
Keep the souls departed who in Jesus sleep.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, see thy children bending at thy throne
• Author: William Jervois, 1852-1905
• Author: W. B. Trevelyan, 1853-1929
• Meter: 65 65 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Rites: Holy Communion

Tune Information

• Name: GHENT
• Composer: Canon van Damme of Ghent
• Meter: 65 65 D
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Melody of Adoro te devote, date uncertain