The Hymnal ‎#395

395. O my Father, I would know thee

1 O my Father, I would know Thee
And Thy holy will;
From Thy fount my thirsty spirit
Daily fill.

2 I would turn my highest powers
Into service sweet;
For all ministry to others
Make me meet.

3 As the bird who scorns earth's sadness,
Mounting on the wing,
Would my soul, her fret o'ercoming,
Rise and sing.

4 Sharing thus the Master's spirit,
Following where He trod,
I would rise through joyous service
Unto God.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O my Father, I would know thee
• Author: Harriet Oagood Munger (1894)
• Meter: 8. 5. 8. 3.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: The Kingdom of God on Earth: Stewardship; Brotherhood; Discipleship and Service; Service; Stewardship

Tune Information

• Name: ST. HELEN'S
• Composer: Robert Prescott Stewart (1825-1894)
• Meter: 8. 5. 8. 3.
• Key: E Major
• Copyright: Tune used by permission of The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge.