Author: L. J. W. Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 55 hymnals First Line: Father almighty, bless us with your blessing Lyrics: 1 Father almighty, bless us with your blessing:
answer in love your children's supplication;
Hear now our prayer, the spoken and unspoken;
hear us, Eternal God.
2 Christ of compassion, carry all who seek you
to pastures green beside the peaceful waters;
Most tender guide, in ways of cheerful duty
lead us, good Shepherd.
3 Mother of mercy, from your watch and keeping
no space can part, nor hour of time remove us;
Give us your good, and save us from our evil,
Infinite Spirit. Topics: Close of Worship; God Fatherhood, Motherhood of; God Love of; Prayer; Year B Easter 4; Year C Proper 20 Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: INTEGER VITAE Text Sources: The Sunny Side, 1875, alt.
Father Almighty, Bless Us