Father We Praise Thee - Traditional

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 blessed, send us Thy salvation;
Thine is the glory, gleaming and resounding
Through all creation.

Father We Praise Thee lyrics were traditionally attributed to Pope Gregory the Great and were translated into English by Percy Dearmer. The song celebrates the light of the morning and the majesty of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit. It asks for the Lord to keep the believer safe from all evil and to guide their steps throughout the day. By singing the Father We Praise Thee lyrics the faithful connect with a millennium of Christian worship acknowledging the triune God as the source of all life and holiness. It is a dignified and atmospheric hymn that sets a sacred tone for the beginning of daily life and service.