Hymnal for Church and Home ‎#147

147. Father Of Mercies

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

2 Here may the blind and hungry come,
And light and food receive;
Here shall the lowliest guest have room,
And taste and see and live.

3 Here springs of consolation rise
To cheer the fainting mind,
And thirsting souls receive supplies,
And sweet refreshment find.

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

5 O may these heav'nly pages be
My ever dear delight;
And still new beauties may I see,
And still increasing light.

6 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord!
Be Thou forever near;
Teach me to love Thy sacred word,
And view my Savior there!

Text Information

• First Line: Father of mercies, in Thy word
• Title: Father Of Mercies
• Author: Anne Steele (1760)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1927
• Topic: The Word

Tune Information

• Name: [Father of mercies, in Thy word]
• Composer: W. H. Havergal
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: A Major