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