A Hymn to the Trinity

 A HYMN OF THE TRINITY.

THE HOLY SPIRIT.

Many years ago, at primary school, I learnt this lovely hymn to the Trinity called

''Praise to the Father''.  As I have grown older, I have become fonder of it each year as we celebrate the feast of the Trinity, because it captures the theology of the Trinity in a succinct manner.  I find it helpful to reflect upon it and to use it as a prayer. I share it with you hoping that you might find it meaningful also.

PRAISE TO THE FATHER.

Refrain:  Praise to the Father, and to the Son,

and to the Spirit, Three in One,

Praise and glory for ever.

1. Eternal Father to whose might

Your creatures endless praise is due,

You we adore and thank and bless,

We are Your children made by You.

Refrain:  Praise to the Father, and to the Son,

and to the Spirit, Three in One,

Praise and glory for ever.

2. Eternal Son of God the Word

Through whom creations' work was done-

We are Your brethren whom You saved,

Vanquishing death, our life You won.

Refrain:  Praise to the Father, and to the Son,

and to the Spirit, Three in One,

Praise and glory for ever.

3. Eternal Spirit, Living Love,

God's gift, His Church to sanctify,

Dwell as Christ promised in our midst,

Clothe us with power from on high.

Refrain:  Praise to the Father, and to the Son,

and to the Spirit, Three in One,

Praise and glory for ever.

Taken from the Living Parish Hymn Book.