Father Most Holy, Merciful, and Tender

Unknown, c. 900, tr. by: Percy Dearmer, 1906

Father most holy, merciful, and tender; Jesus, our Savior, with the Father reigning; Spirit all-kindly, Advocate, Defender, Light never waning. 2. Trinity sacred, Unity unshaken; Deity perfect, giving and forgiving, Light of the angels, Life of the forsaken, Hope of all living.

3. Maker of all things, all Thy creatures praise Thee; Lo, all things serve Thee through Thy whole creation. Hear us, Almighty, hear us as we raise Thee Our adoration. 4. To the all-ruling Triune God be glory! Highest and Greatest, help Thou our endeavor; We, too, would praise Thee, giving honor worthy Now and forever.

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