FATHER MOST HOLY, MERCIFUL AND TENDER

A HYMN FOR TRINITY SUNDAY

1 Father most holy, merciful, and tender;
Jesus our Savior, with the Father reigning;
Spirit of mercy, Advocate, Defender,
Light never waning;

2 Trinity blessed, 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,
Heart's adoration.

4 To the almighty triune God be glory:
Highest and greatest, help Thou our endeavor;
We, too, would praise Thee, giving honor worthy,
Now and forever.

By Percy Dearmer, 1906