Song to the Trinity (Father I Know) - Stanley

This is a gentle hymn expressing a prayer to the three persons in the Trinity.

It was written by English Roman Catholic singer, songwriter

and liturgical musician, Mike Stanley (1965-2013), in 1990.

It is set to an Irish traditional waltz tune from Fermanagh in Northern Ireland. This tune is associated with

the folk-song Buachaill ón Éirne (The Boy from Lough Erne) - also known as Come by the Hills. The composer is unknown, and most people treat the tune as though it is in the public domain.

Downloads

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Guitar chords - free on the CJM music website

Examples

Small group with band - recorded live:

Concert performance - singer with band, amateur recording:

Singer with piano - recorded live in a church service:

Lead singer with band - professional recording:

Lyrics

The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on the CJM Music website. A rough outline is:

1 Father, I know that your love for me knows no bounds.
.... Then take me home Father, Spirit and Son, my master and friend

2 Spirit, I know that your truth is spoken each day.
... For in you Father, Spirit and Son, the battle is won.

3 Jesus, I know that your love for me has no end.
... Through my prayer, Father, Spirit and Son, your grace is revealed.