The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#175

175. Father of mercies, in thy word

1 Father of mercies, in thy word
What endless glory shines!
Forever 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 Jesus, thy word with friendly aid
Restores our wandering feet,
Converts the sorrows of the mind
To joys divinely sweet.

4 O may these heavenly pages be
My ever dear delight;
And still new beauties may I see,
And still increasing light.

5 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord,
Be thou forever near;
Teach me to love thy sacred word,
And view my Saviour here.

Text Information

• First Line: Father of mercies, in thy word
• Author: Anne Steele
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Worship: Holy Scriptures
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: DENFIELD
• Composer: Carl G. Glaser
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tunes: #74, 114, or 698.