Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ‎#150

150. O Thou Kind and Gracious Father

1. O thou kind and gracious Father,
Reigning in the heav’ns above,
Look on us, thy humble children;
Fill us with thy holy love.
Fill us with thy holy love.

2. We have met this Sabbath morning,
Words of life and truth to hear.
Teach us how to ever serve thee
And thy holy name revere,
And thy holy name revere.

3. Help us to resist temptation;
Help us to refrain from ill.
Help us all to gain salvation;
Help us all to do thy will.
Help us all to do thy will.

Text Information

• First Line: O thou kind and gracious Father
• Title: O Thou Kind and Gracious Father
• Author: Charles Denney Jr., 1849–1937
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: God the Father; Guidance; Prayer and Supplication; Reverence; Sabbath Day; Worship
• Notes: Scripture references from LDS canon: Alma 13:28-29, Doctrine and Covenants 42:29.

Tune Information

• Name: SERENITY
• Composer: George Careless, 1839–1932
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 7
• Incipit: 11223 17655 56717
• Key: D Major