The Church Hymnal ‎#249

249. O Father, all creating

1 O Father, all creating,
Whose wisdom, love, and power,
First bound two lives together
In Eden's primal hour,
Today to these Thy children
Thine earliest gifts renew,
A home by Thee made happy,
A love by Thee kept true.

2 O Saviour, Guest most bounteous
Of old in Galilee,
Vouchsafe to-day Thy presence
With these who call on Thee;
Their store of earthly gladness
Transform to heavenly wine,
And teach them, in the tasting,
To know the gift is Thine.

3 O Spirit of the Father,
Breathe on them from above,
So mighty in Thy pureness,
So tender in Thy love;
That, guarded by Thy presence,
From sin and strife kept free,
Their lives may own Thy guidance,
Their hearts be ruled by Thee.

4 Except Thou build it, Father,
The house is built in vain;
Except Thou, Saviour, bless it,
The joy will turn to pain;
But naught can break the marriage
Of hearts in Thee made one,
And love Thy Spirit hallows
Is endless love begun.

Text Information

• First Line: O Father, all creating
• Author: J. Ellerton
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: The Church: Marriage
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: BENTLEY
• Composer: J. Hullah
• Meter: 7.6.7.6. D.
• Key: D♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.