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Holy Father, great Creator
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Andrew Sims
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Holy Father, great Creator by Henry Thomas Smart — Lyrics
Holy Father, great Creator,
source of mercy, love, and peace,
look upon the Mediator,
clothe us with his righteousness;
heavenly Father, heavenly Father,
through the Savior hear and bless.
Holy Jesus, Lord of glory,
whom angelic hosts proclaim,
while we hear thy wondrous story,
meet and worship in thy Name,
dear Redeemer, dear Redeemer,
in our hearts thy peace proclaim.
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About Holy Father, great Creator
This hymn setting for SATB choir, with English text, opens with a flowing melodic line, soon joined by the other voices in homophonic texture. The harmonic language is straightforward, supporting the devotional text which addresses the Trinity. The music moves with a sense of gentle assurance, mirroring the plea for God’s mercy and the desire for His peace to be proclaimed. The composer Henry Smart, a prolific organist and composer of sacred music, provides a setting that is both accessible and uplifting, suitable for congregational singing or choir performance. The hymn's message is one of supplication and praise, invoking the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit for guidance and blessing.
