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386. Holy Father, great Creator

1 Holy Father, great Creator,
Source of mercy, love, and peace,
Look upon the Mediator,
Clothe us with His righteousness;
Heavenly Father
Through the Saviour hear and bless.

2 Holy Jesus, Lord of glory,
Whom angelic hosts proclaim,
While we hear Thy wondrous story,
Meet and worship in Thy Name,
Dear Redeemer
in our hearts Thy peace proclaim.

3 Holy Spirit, Sanctifier,
Come with unction from above,
Raise our hearts to raptures higher,
Fill them with the Saviour's love.
Source of comfort,
Cheer us with the Saviour's love.

4 God the Lord, through every nation
Let Thy wondrous mercies shine!
In the song of Thy salvation
Every tongue and race combine!
Great Jehovah,
Form our hearts and make them Thine.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Holy Father, great Creator
Title: Holy Father, great Creator
Author: Bp. A. V. Griswold (1835)
Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1894
Topic: General
Notes: Now Public Domain. Tune name in index: NEELY
Tune Information
Name: [Holy Father, great Creator]
Composer: W. H. Walter, Mus. Doc.
Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7.
Key: G Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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