Father of mercies, in thy word - Irons, Herbert Stephen

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"A descant to the hymn can be found Southwell (Alan Gray)."

⌛ Period → Late Romantic ◈ Genre / Form → Hymns

♯ Key E major

⁄ Time Signature 4/4

♬ Voicing → SATB

◆ Difficulty

Intermediate

↕ Range F#2 – E5

¶ Language → English

Measures 10

Texture mixed texture

Parts 3

Instruments A cappella or keyboard

Pages 1

CPDL # 61580

Editor Andrew Sims

Posted 2020-11-21

License CPDL License

♫Pitch Ranges

Midi_74

F#2 – D#4

¶Lyrics / Text

Father of mercies, in thy word what endless glory shines! For ever be thy name adored for these celestial lines. Here may the blind and hungry come, and light and food receive; here shall the lowliest guest have room, and taste and see and live. Here springs of consolation rise to cheer the fainting mind, and thirsting souls receive supplies, and sweet refreshment find. Here the Redeemer’s welcome voice spreads heavenly peace around, and life and everlasting joys attend the blissful sound. O may these hallowed pages be my ever dear delight, and still new beauties may I see, and still increasing light. Divine instructor, gracious Lord, be thou for ever near; teach me to love thy sacred word, and view my Saviour here.