The Church Hymnal ‎#233

233. Father of heav'n, Who hast created all

1 Father of heav'n, Who hast created all
In wisest love, we pray,
Look on this child, who at Thy gracious call
Is ent'ring on life's way!
O make it Thine, Thy blessing give,
That to Thy glory it may live,
Father of heaven!

2 O Son of God, atoning Lord, behold
We bring this child to Thee;
Take it, O loving Shepherd, to Thy Fold,
For ever Thine to be:
Defend it through this earthly strife,
And lead it in the path of life,
O Son of God!

3 O Holy Ghost, Who broodest o'er the wave,
Descend upon this child;
Give it undying life, its spirit lave
With waters undefiled;
And make it evermore to be
A child of God, a home for Thee,
O Holy Ghost!

4 O Triune God, what Thou hast willed is done;
We speak: but Thine the might;
This child hath scarce yet seen our earthly sun,
Yet pour on it Thy light
Of faith, and hope, and joyful love,
Thou Sun of all below, above,
O Triune God.

Text Information

• First Line: Father of heav'n, Who hast created all
• Author: A. Knapp
• Translator: C. Winkworth
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: The Church: Baptism
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. FRANCIS
• Composer: A. S. Sullivan
• Meter: 10.6.10.6.8.8.4.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Now Public Domain.