The Cyber Hymnal ‎#10520

10520. I Bless Thee, Father, For The Grace

1 I bless Thee, Father, for the grace
Thou me this day hast given,
Strengthening my soul to seek Thy face
And list the theme of Heaven.
I bless Thee that each workday care
Thy love has lulled to rest,
And every thought whose wing is prayer
Thine answering word hath blessed.

2 O ’tis as some reviving dew
Were o’er each sorrow stealing,
Folding in Heaven’s azure hue
Each dark and weary feeling.
Come, then if, God, ’tis Thy decree,
My workday thoughts feel care,
The day of rest is still for me
Thy presence then to share.

Text Information

• First Line: I bless Thee, Father, for the grace
• Title: I Bless Thee, Father, For The Grace
• Author: Grace Aguilar, 1816-1847
• Meter: 87.87.86.86.
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: EPSTEIN
• Composer: A. Epstein
• Meter: 87.87.86.86
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: The Army and Navy Hymnal (New York: Century Company, 1921
• Copyright: Public Domain