CPWI Hymnal ‎#657

657. Lord, I would own thy tender care

1 Lord, I would own thy tender care,
and all thy love to me;
the food I eat, the clothes I wear,
are all bestowed by thee.

2 'Tis thou preservest me from death
and dangers every hour;
I cannot draw another breath
unless thou give me power.

3 Kind angels guard me every night,
as round my bed they stay;
nor am I absent from thy sight
in darkness or by day.

4 My health and friends and parents dear
to me by God are given;
I have not any blessing here
but what is sent from heaven.

5 Such goodness, Lord, and constant care
I never can repay;
but may it be my daily prayer,
to love thee and obey.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, I would own thy tender care
• Author: Jane Taylor, 1783-1824
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Occasions: For the Young

Tune Information

• Name: ST LEONARD
• Composer: Henry Thomas Smart, 1813-1879
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: B♭ Major