Father Most Holy, Merciful, and Loving

Alfred Edward Alston (1904) • English

Primary Scripture: Exodus 17:6

Verse 1

Father most holy, merciful and loving, Jesu, Redeemer, ever to be worshipped, life-giving Spirit, Comforter most gracious, God everlasting;

Verse 2

Three in a wondrous Unity unbroken, one perfect Godhead, love that never faileth, light of the angels, succour of the needy, hope of all living;

Verse 3

All thy creation serveth its Creator, thee every creature praiseth without ceasing; we too would sing thee psalms of true devotion: hear, we beseech thee.

Verse 4

Lord God Almighty, unto thee be glory, One in Three Persons, over all exalted. Thine, as is meet, be honour, praise and blessing, now and for ever.

Scripture References

Reference 1

exodus 17:6

Reference 2

numbers 20:8-11

Reference 3

psalms 19:1-4

Reference 4

psalms 23:1-6

Reference 5

psalms 78:15

Reference 6

psalms 92:1-3

Reference 7

psalms 103:22

Reference 8

psalms 105:41

Reference 9

psalms 150:6

Reference 10

john 6:63