Father of Mercies Bow Thine Ear { Father of Mercies Bow Thine Ear BEDDOME-Francis R. Statham GERMANY-Ludwig von Beethoven ROSE HILL-Joseph E. Sweetser Father of Mercies, Bow Thine Ear } Father of mercies, bow Thine ear, Attentive to our earnest prayer; We plead for those who plead for Thee; Successful pleaders may they be. Clothe, then, with energy divine Their words, and let those words be Thine; To them Thy sacred truth reveal, Suppress their fear, inflame their zeal. Teach them to sow the precious seed, Teach them Thy chosen flock to feed; Teach them immortal souls to gain - Souls that will well reward their pain. Let thronging multitudes around Hear from their lips the joyful sound; In humble strains Thy grace implore, And feel Thy new creating power.