Church Hymnal, Mennonite ‎#116

116. The Words of the Cross

Text Information

• First Line: "Father, forgive them ; for they know not what they do."
• Title: The Words of the Cross
• Author: Thomas B. Pollock (1870. Alt.)
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2017
• Scripture:
  Luke 23:34
• Topic: Christ: Suffering and Death
• Source: Litany
• Notes: First three measures nonmetrical.

Tune Information

• Name: ["Father, forgive them ; for they know not what they do."]
• Composer: William H. Monk (1889)
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 6.
• Key: d minor

Tune Information:

Monk is listed twice as the composer: one for the first three measures, and again for the rest of the hymn.