Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#172

172. 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 Saviour there.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Father of mercies, in Thy Word
• Author: Anne Steele (1760)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Word
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. AGNES
• Composer: John B. Dykes (1866)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Public Domain.