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Text:Heavenly Father
Author:F. S. S.
Tune:[Heav'nly Father, hear our cry]
Composer:F. S. Shepard

81. Heavenly Father

1 Heav’nly Father, hear our cry,
In great mercy draw Thou nigh;
Sinful, weak, unholy we,
Help alone must come from Thee.

2 Heav’nly Father, hear our pray’r,
Give assurance of Thy care;
Keep securely ev’ry day,
Guard us all along the way.

3 Heav’nly Father, hear we pray,
Give Thy Spirit day by day;
With Him ever as our guide,
We are safe whate’er betide.

Text Information
First Line: Heav'nly Father, hear our cry
Title: Heavenly Father
Author: F. S. S.
Publication Date: 1898
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Heav'nly Father, hear our cry]
Composer: F. S. Shepard
Notes: Public Domain.



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