Christian Worship (1993) ‎#191

191. Father Most Holy, Merciful, and Tender

1 Father most holy, merciful, and tender;
Jesus, our Savior, with the Father reigning;
Spirit of comfort, 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 the living;

3 Maker of all things, all your creatures praise you;
All for your worship were and are created.
Hear us, Almighty, hear us as we give you
Our adoration.

4 To the all-ruling triune God be glory,
Highest and greatest, over all exalted;
We, too, would praise you, giving honor to you
Now and forever.

Text Information

• First Line: Father most holy, merciful, and tender
• Title: Father Most Holy, Merciful, and Tender
• Translator: Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936
• Meter: 11 11 11 5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Holy Trinity
• Source: Latin hymn, 10th century

Tune Information

• Name: SHADES MOUNTAIN
• Composer: K. Lee Scott, b. 1950
• Meter: 11 11 11 5
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Tune and Setting: © 1987 MorningStar Music Publishers. All rights reserved. Used by permission.