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490a. Father of mercies, in Thy Word

1 Father of mercies, in Thy Word
What endless glory shines!
For ever 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 O may these heavenly pages be
My ever dear delight;
And still new beauties may I see
And still increasing light!

4 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord!
Be Thou for ever near;
Teach me to love Thy sacred Word,
And view my Savior there.

Text Information
First Line: Father of mercies, in Thy Word
Author: Anna Steele (1760)
Meter: C. M. No. 2
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: The Catechism: The Word; Fifth Sunday after Epiphany; Fourth Sunday after Easter (1 more...)
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: CHIMES
Composer: Lowell Mason, Mus. Doc. (1840)
Meter: C. M. No. 2
Key: C Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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