May God the Father of Our Lord
May God the Father of our Lord
May God the Father of Our Lord is a hymn text by Unknown (1800). Found in CW93 597, lw 254.
Unable to provide Lutheran theological context without confirmed hymnological sources.
History & Background
Insufficient hymnological data available for this title in standard Lutheran hymnals.
Hymnal Appearances
- Christian Worship — 597
- Lutheran Worship — 254
Bulletin Note
An early 19th-century hymn of invocation emphasizing Christ as our mediator before God the Father. Its simple directness reflects the devotional piety of the period while anchoring prayer in Christological confidence.
Preaching Connection
This hymn develops the doctrine of Christ's mediation, amplifying the Gospel's proclamation that access to God the Father comes solely through the Son's finished work.