Author: Edward Cooper, 1770-1833 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #165 (2000) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Years A, B, and C Christmas 2 First Line: Father of heav'n, whose love profound Lyrics: 1 Father of heav'n, whose love profound
a ransom for our souls hath found,
before thy throne we sinners bend,
to us thy pard'oning love extend.
2 Almighty Son, incarnate Word,
our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord,
before thy throne we sinners bend,
to us thy saving grace extend.
3 Eternal Spirit, by whose breath
the soul is raised from sin and death,
before thy throne we sinners bend,
to us thy quick'ning power extend.
4 Thrice Holy! Father, Spirit, Son;
mysterious Godhead, Three in One,
before thy throne we sinners bend,
grace, pardon, life, to us extend. Languages: English Tune Title: RIEVAULX
Father of heaven, whose love profound