Author: Alfred Edward Alston (1862-1927) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4 Lyrics: 1 Father most holy, merciful and loving,
Jesu, Redeemer, ever to be worshipped,
life-giving Spirit, Comforter most gracious,
God everlasting;
2 Three in a wondrous Unity unbroken,
one perfect Godhead, love that never faileth,
light of the angels, succour of the needy,
hope of all living;
3 All thy creation serveth its Creator,
thee every creature praiseth without ceasing;
we too would sing thee psalms of true devotion:
hear, we beseech thee.
4 Lord God Almighty, unto thee be glory,
One in Three Persons, over all exalted.
Thine, as is meet, be honour, praise and blessing,
now and for ever. Topics: Church Year Trinity; Creation; Devotion; Holy Spirit as Comforter Used With Tune: ISTE CONFESSOR Text Sources: Based on O Pater sancte mitis atque pie, (Latin, before 10th century)
Father most holy, merciful and loving