Father of all

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Father of all, to you
With loving hearts we pray
Through him, in mercy given,
The Life, the Truth, the Way:
From heaven, your throne, in mercy shed
You blessing on each bended head.

Father of all, to you
Our contrite hearts we raise,
Unstrung by sin and pain,
Long voiceless in your praise:
Breathe into the silent chords along,
Until they tremble into song.

Father of all, to you
We breathe unuttered fears,
Deep hidden in our souls,
That have no voice but tears:
Take now our hand, and through the wild
Lead gently on each trustful child.

Father of all, may we
In praise our tongues employ,
When gladness fills the soul
With deep and hallowed joy:
In storm and calm show us the true
Straight path of peace with leads to you.

Music: Warsaw Clark Thomas (19th C)
Words: J. Julian (19th C)