The New English Hymnal ‎#313

313. Wherefore, O Father, we thy humble servants

1 Wherefore, O Father, we thy humble servants
Here bring before thee Christ thy well-belovèd,
All-perfect Offering, Sacrifice immortal,
Spotless Oblation.

2 See now thy children, making intercession
Through him our Saviour, Son of God incarnate,
For all thy people, living and departed,
Pleading before thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Wherefore, O Father, we thy humble servants
• Author: William Jervois, 1852-1905
• Meter: 11 11 11 5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Rites: Holy Communion

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTE FONS JUGIS
• Composer: Philippe Dubois, 1626-94
• Harmonizer: R. V. W.
• Meter: 11 11 11 5
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Arr. By permission of Oxford University Press