Elmhurst Hymnal ‎#168

168. Father, Hear the Prayer We Offer

1 Father, hear the prayer we offer:
Nor for ease that prayer shall be,
But for strength, that we may ever
Live our lives courageously,
Live our lives courageously.

2 Not forever in green pastures
Do we ask our way to be;
But the steep and rugged pathways
May we tread rejoicingly,
May we tread rejoicingly.

3 Not forever by still waters
Would we idly quiet stay;
But would smite the living fountains
From the rocks along our way,
From the rocks along our way.

4 Be our Strength in hours of weakness,
In our wand’rings be our Guide;
Through endeavor, failure, danger,
Father, be Thou at our side,
Father, be Thou at our side.

5 Let our path be bright or dreary,
Storm or sunshine be our share;
May our souls, in hope unweary
Make Thy work our ceaseless prayer,
Make Thy work our ceaseless prayer.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, hear the prayer we offer
• Title: Father, Hear the Prayer We Offer
• Author: Love M. Willis (1859)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1921
• Topic: Confirmation; Courage; Daily Life; Prayer: For Daily Tasks; Prayer: For Strength; Prayer and Aspiration
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: MEADOWS
• Composer: V. Rhigini
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 7
• Notes: Public Domain.