576. Holy Father, In Thy Mercy

1 Holy Father, in Thy mercy
Hear our anxious prayer;
Keep our loved ones who are absent
'Neath Thy care.

2 Jesus, Savior, let Thy presence
Be their light and guide;
Keep, O keep them, in their weakness
At Thy side.

3 When in sorrow, when in danger,
When in loneliness,
In Thy love look down and comfort
Their distress.

4 May the joy of Thy salvation
Be their strength and stay!
May they love and may they praise Thee
Day by day!

5 Holy Spirit, let Thy teaching
Sanctify their life
Send Thy grace that they may conquer
In the strife.

6 Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
God the One in Three,
Bless them, guide them, save them, keep them,
Near to Thee.

Text Information
First Line: Holy Father, in Thy mercy
Title: Holy Father, In Thy Mercy
Author: I. S. Stephenson, 1843-1890
Meter: 85 83
Language: English
Publication Date: 1996
Topic: Absent Ones
Notes: Hymn text, suggested tune STEPHANOS
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