FATHER, WE PRAISE THEE
"Let the people praise Thee, O God." Psalms 67:3
Words: St. Gregory (540-604); translated from Latin to English by Percy
Dearmer, 1906.
Music: "Christe Sanctorum," French church melody, 1782.
Father, we praise Thee, now the night is over;
Active and watchful, stand we all before Thee;
Singing, we offer, prayer and meditation;
Thus we adore Thee.
Monarch of all things, fit us for Thy mansions;
Banish our weakness, health and wholeness sending;
Bring us to heaven, where Thy saints united
Joy without ending.
All holy Father, Son and equal Spirit,
Trinity blessèd, send us Thy salvation;
Thine is the glory, gleaming and resounding
Through all creation.