A Few Hymns and Some Spiritual Songs. Selected 1856, for the Little Flock. Revised, 1881 ‎#25

25. Father, Thy name our souls would bless

1 Father, Thy name our souls would bless,
As children taught by grace,
Lift up our hearts in righteousness
And joy before Thy face.

2 Sweet is the confidence Thou giv'st,
Though high above our praise,
Our hearts resort to where Thou liv'st,
In heaven's unclouded rays.

3 There, in the purpose of Thy love,
Our place is now prepared,
As sons with Him who is above,
Who all our sorrows shared.

4 Eternal ages shall declare
The riches of Thy grace,
To those who with Thy Son shall share
A son's eternal place.

5 Absent as yet, we rest in hope,
Treading the desert-path,
Waiting for Him who takes us up
Beyond the pow'r of death.

6 We joy in Thee, Thy holy love
Our endless portion is,
Like Thine own Son, with Him above,
In brightest heavenly bliss.

7 O holy Father, keep us here
In that blest name of love,
Walking before Thee without fear
Till all be joy above.

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• First Line: Father, Thy name our souls would bless
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1881

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