Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise ‎#261

261. Father eternal, Ruler of creation

Text Information

• First Line: Father eternal, Ruler of creation
• Author: Laurence Housman (1865-1959) (alt.)
• Meter: 11 10 11 10 and refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2008
• Scripture:
  1 John 4:20
  ;
  1 Peter 1:7
  ;
  1 Peter 1:9
  ;
  Genesis 1:2
  ;
  Genesis 11:4
  ;
  Genesis 11:7
  ;
  Isaiah 60:2
  ;
  John 1:14
  ;
  Luke 2:16
  ;
  Luke 11:2
  ;
  Luke 12:15
  ;
  Matthew 2:9
  ;
  Matthew 4:16
  ;
  Matthew 6:10
• Topic: Our Response to God: in intercession and petition; Our Response to Christ: In Penitence; Christian Year: Season of Epiphany; Jesus: Word of God; Penitence; Unity of Humanity
• Copyright: Words form "The English Hymnal," 1906, Oxford University Press

Tune Information

• Name: OLD 124th
• Meter: 11 10 11 10 and refrain
• Key: F Major
• Source: Genevan Psalter, 1551, rhythm adapted; harmonised Church Hymnary, 3rd edition, 1973
• Copyright: © Church Hymnary Trust