It was translated by English Anglican priest, author and social-justice advocate Percy Dearmer (1867-1936).
With meter 11.11.11.5, tunes it has been set to include:
- CHRISTE SANCTORUS, from Paris Antiphoner, 1681
- ISTE CONFESSOR from Poitier Antiphoner, 1746
- HERZLIEBSTER JESU by Johann Crüger (1598-1662)
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Examples
Choir and congregation with organ, recorded live in a church service:
Choir with organ, professional recording:
Singer with piano, words on-screen:
Singer with instruments, multi-track recording:
Instrumental - organ, practice track with words on-screen:
Lyrics
Father most holy, merciful, and tender;
Jesus our Saviour, with the Father reigning;
Spirit of mercy, Advocate, Defender,
Light never waning.
Trinity blessed, unity unshaken;
Deity perfect, giving and forgiving,
Light of the angels, Life of the forsaken,
Hope of all living.
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.
To the almighty triune God be glory:
highest and greatest, help Thou our endeavour;
we, too, would praise Thee, giving honour worthy,
Now and forever.
Jesus our Saviour, with the Father reigning;
Spirit of mercy, Advocate, Defender,
Light never waning.
Trinity blessed, unity unshaken;
Deity perfect, giving and forgiving,
Light of the angels, Life of the forsaken,
Hope of all living.
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.
To the almighty triune God be glory:
highest and greatest, help Thou our endeavour;
we, too, would praise Thee, giving honour worthy,
Now and forever.
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