The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#103

103. Father, hear the prayer we offer

1 Father, hear the prayer we offer—
not for ease our prayer shall be,
but for strength that we may ever
live our lives courageously.

2 Not for ever in green pastures
do we ask our way to be;
but the steep and rugged pathway
may we tread rejoicingly.

3 Not for ever by still waters
would we idly rest and stay;
but would smite the living fountains
from the rocks along our way.

4 Be our strength in hours of weakness,
in our wanderings be our guide;
through endeavour, failure, danger,
Father, be there at our side.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, hear the prayer we offer
• Author: Love Maria Willis, 1824-1908
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004
• Topic: God Through the Years: His Guidance

Tune Information

• Name: GOTT WILL'S MACHEN
• Composer: Johann Ludwig Steiner, 1688-1761
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: G Major
• Source: Harm.: Compilers of English Hymnal, 1906