Hymns of the Lutheran Church

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

Author
Latin hymn, 10th century; tr. Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936, alt.
Translator
Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936, alt.

Tune Information

Name
SHADES MOUNTAIN
Meter
11 11 11 5
Source
E. del Re, c. 1860