Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#490b

490b. Father of mercies, in Thy Word

1 Father of mercies, in Thy Word
What endless glory shines!
For ever be Thy Name adored
For these celestial lines.

2 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice
Spreads heavenly peace around;
And life and everlasting joys
Attend the blissful sound.

3 O may these heavenly pages be
My ever dear delight;
And still new beauties may I see
And still increasing light!

4 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord!
Be Thou for ever near;
Teach me to love Thy sacred Word,
And view my Savior there.

Text Information

• First Line: Father of mercies, in Thy Word
• Author: Anna Steele (1760)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Catechism: The Word; Fifth Sunday after Epiphany; Fourth Sunday after Easter; Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity

Tune Information

• Name: MORNINGTON
• Composer: Samuel Howard (ca. 1750)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Key: A Major