The New Century Hymnal ‎#518

518. Father Almighty, Bless Us

1 Father almighty, bless us with your blessing:
answer in love your children's supplication;
Hear now our prayer, the spoken and unspoken;
hear us, Eternal God.

2 Christ of compassion, carry all who seek you
to pastures green beside the peaceful waters;
Most tender guide, in ways of cheerful duty
lead us, good Shepherd.

3 Mother of mercy, from your watch and keeping
no space can part, nor hour of time remove us;
Give us your good, and save us from our evil,
Infinite Spirit.

Text Information

• First Line: Father almighty, bless us with your blessing
• Title: Father Almighty, Bless Us
• Author: L. J. W.
• Meter: 11.11.11.5.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: Close of Worship; God: Fatherhood, Motherhood of; God: Love of; Prayer; Year B: Easter 4; Year C: Proper 20
• Source: The Sunny Side, 1875, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: INTEGER VITAE
• Composer: Friedrich F. Flemming, 1778-1813
• Meter: 11.11.11.5.
• Key: A♭ Major