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Heav'nly Father, send Thy blessing
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Heav'nly Father, send Thy blessing by John Stainer — Lyrics
1.
Heav’nly Father, send Thy blessing
On Thy children gathered here,
May they all, Thy Name confessing,
Be to Thee forever dear;
May they be, like Joseph, loving,
Dutiful, and chaste, and pure;
And their faith, like David, proving,
Steadfast unto death endure.
2.
Holy Savior, who in meekness
Didst vouchsafe a Child to be,
Guide their steps, and help their weakness,
Bless and make them like to Thee;
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About Heav'nly Father, send Thy blessing
John Stainer’s setting of Heav’nly Father, send Thy blessing is suitable for occasions when a congregation or choir gathers, perhaps for a dedicatory service or a similar solemn occasion. The SATB voicing is appropriate for a mixed choir, and the English text offers a heartfelt prayer for divine guidance and protection for the faithful. The lyrics call for spiritual growth and steadfastness, drawing parallels with biblical figures like Joseph and David. The second verse invokes the Holy Spirit to provide peace, joy, and love, acting as a comforting presence throughout life’s challenges, guiding the faithful towards eternal rest.
