The Hymnal ‎#84

84. Heavenly Father, grant thy blessing

1 Heavenly Father, grant thy blessing
On the teaching of this day,
That our hearts, thy fear possessing,
May from sin be turned away.

2 May the grace of Christ, our Savior,
And thje Father's boundless love,
With the Holy spirit's favor,
Rest upon us from above.

3 Have we wandered? O forgive us!
Have we wished from truth to rove?
Turn, O turn us and receive us
And incline us thee to love.

4 Thus may we abide in union
With each other and the Lord,
And possess, in sweet communion,
Joys which earth cannot afford.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Heavenly Father, grant thy blessing
• Author (in part): John Newton, 1725-1807
• Publication Date: 1956
• Scripture:
  Colossians 3:15-16
  ;
  Psalm 42:3
• Topic: Communion with God, Christ; God: Love of; Grace; Love to God, Christ; Sin; Holy Spirit; Teacher, Teaching; Truth; Unity; Adoration and Praise: Close of Service
• Source: Psalter
• Notes: Mosiah 2:49; D. and C. 39:2

Tune Information

• Name: SARDIS
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Key: F Major