Church Book ‎#310

310. Father of mercies, in Thy Word

1 Father of mercies, in Thy Tord
What endless glory shines!
For ever be Thy Name adored
For these celestial lines.

2 Here, the Redeemer's welcome voice
Spreads heavenly peace around;
And life and everlasting joys
Attend the blissful sound.

3 O may these heavenly pages be
My ever dear delight;
And still new beauties may I see,
And still increasing light!

4 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord!
Be Thou for ever near;
Teach me to love Thy sacred Word,
And view my Saviour there.

Text Information

• First Line: Father of mercies, in Thy Word
• Author: Anne Steele (1760)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Means of Grace: The Word of God; Advent, First Sunday; Sexagesima Sunday; Lent, Fourth Sunday; Trinity Sunday
• Notes: Alternate tune: #90 or #198

Tune Information

• Name: CHESTERFIELD
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Composer from index: Rev. Dr. Haweis