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FATHER MOST HOLY MERCIFUL AND TENDER

Father most holy,

merciful, and tender;

Jesus our Saviour,

with the Father reigning;

Spirit of mercy,

Advocate, Defender,

Light never waning.

Percy Dearmer (1867-1936)

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FATHER MOST HOLY MERCIFUL AND TENDER

Trinity blessed,

Unity unshaken;

Deity perfect,

giving and forgiving,

Light of the angels,

Life of the forsaken,

Hope of all living.

Percy Dearmer (1867-1936)

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FATHER MOST HOLY MERCIFUL AND TENDER

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.

Percy Dearmer (1867-1936)

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FATHER MOST HOLY MERCIFUL AND TENDER

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.

Percy Dearmer (1867-1936)

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