The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#487

487. Children of the Heavenly Father

1 Children of the heav'nly Father
Safely in His bosom gather;
Nestling bird nor star in heaven
Such a refuge e'er was given.

2 God His own doth tend and nourish:
In His holy courts they flourish;
From all evil things He spares them,
In His mighty arms He bears them.

3 Neither life nor death shall ever
From the Lord His children sever;
Unto them His grace He showeth,
And their sorrows all He knoweth.

4 Lo, their very hairs He numbers,
And no daily care encumbers
Them that share His every blessing,
And His help in woes distressing.

5 Praise the Lord in joyful numbers:
Your Protector never slumbers.
At the will of your Defender
Every foeman must surrender.

6 Though He giveth or He taketh,
God His children ne'er forsaketh,
His the loving purpose solely
To preserve them pure and holy.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Children of the heav'nly Father
• Title: Children of the Heavenly Father
• Author: Carolina V. S. Berg
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  Matthew 10:30
  ;
  Luke 11:7
• Topic: Way of Salvation: Sanctification; Faith and Trust

Tune Information

• Name: TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: D Major
• Source: Swedish Folksong