Father in Heaven
Father in Heaven is a peaceful meditation, crafted to augment the sincere pleading of the text. The first two verses are sung in unison followed by the third verse in a rich, four-part harmony. The setting is intentionally simple so as to be readily accessible and competently performed by choirs of any size.
Available in the following versions:
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SATB and Organ
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SATB and Piano
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TTBB and Organ
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TTBB and Piano
TEXT
Father in Heaven, in thy love abounding,
Hear these thy children thru the world resounding,
Loud in thy praises. Thanks for peace abiding,
Ever abiding.
Filled be our hearts with peace beyond comparing,
Peace in thy world, and joy to hearts despairing.
Firm is our trust in thee for peace enduring,
Ever enduring.
God of our fathers, strengthen ev’ry nation
In thy great peace, where only is salvation.
So may the world its future spread before thee,
Thus to adore thee.