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Father of all
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Father of all by Christopher Hampson — Lyrics
Father of all below, above,
Whose name is light, whose name is love,
Here be thy truth and goodness known,
And make these fields and halls thine own.
Thy temple gates stand open wide;
O Christ, we enter at thy side,
With thee to consecrate our pow'rs,
And make our Father's business ours.
For days of drought which yet shall be,
On untrod land, on unsail'd sea,
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About Father of all
The SATB choir opens with a sense of purpose, building towards the central message of faith and dedication. The text, a hymn for a school or university, invokes God as the source of truth and love, praying for His presence to be known within the institution's walls and in the wider world. It speaks of consecrating one's 'youth' and 'pow'rs' to God's 'business,' embracing the tasks ahead with courage and optimism. The music reflects this journey, moving from earnest supplication to a confident affirmation of God's pervasive light and care, blessing all endeavors and the young lives embarking upon them.
