Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind

"Dear Lord and Father of Mankind" is a profound hymn of quiet devotion and surrender. With its gentle plea to "forgive our foolish ways" and "reclothe us in our rightful mind," the song invites the congregation into a space of deep reflection. The lyrics draw beautifully on the imagery of Jesus finding Sabbath rest by the Sea of Galilee, asking God to drop the "still dews of quietness" over the strain and stress of daily life.

In the choir loft, this piece is often chosen for moments that call for profound stillness, such as after Communion or during Lenten retreats. The flowing melody—famously known as the Repton tune—requires singers to exercise restraint and blend their voices smoothly. When a choir delivers the final lines of each verse, echoing the prayer for that "still small voice of calm," it rarely fails to bring a settling, prayerful hush over the entire church.