Church Book ‎#280

280. Father of all, from whom we trace

1 Father of all, from whom we trace
Our universal kind,
Teach us to all of human race
To show a brother's mind.

2 Saviour of men, 'twas Thine the pain
Of death for all to bear;
In concord all Thy followers train,
Meet for the name they share.

3 Spirit of grace, God's chosen fold
Who lavest with heavenly dew,
O grant that all, the Truth who hold,
May peace with all pursue.

4 O may mankind in love agree,
Sons or one parent stock;
But chief may Christian verity
Connect the Christian flock!

5 May Truth to all who hear its sound
A bond of union prove;
And fellowship of faith be crowned
With fellowship of love!

6 Paternal Godhead, praise to Thee,
Thy Spirit, and Thy Son!
And keep Thy Church in unity,
As Thou with them art one!

Text Information

• First Line: Father of all, from whom we trace
• Author: Richard Mant (1837, a.)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Church: The Communion of Saints; Easter Season, Sixth Sunday; Trinity Sunday; Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity
• Notes: Alternate tune: #69 or #72

Tune Information

• Name: LANCASTER
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Composer from index: Dr. S. Howard, 1750