Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#256

256. Father of mercies, in thy word

1 Father of mercies, in thy word
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. A-men.

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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Father of mercies, in thy word
• Author: Anne Steele, 1716 - 78
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Holy Scriptures

Tune Information

• Name: ST. AGNES
• Composer: John Bacchus Dykes, 1823 - 76
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major