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Text:O Thou Kind and Gracious Father
Author:Charles Denney Jr., 1849–1937
Tune:[O thou kind and gracious Father]
Composer:George Careless, 1839–1932

150. O Thou Kind and Gracious Father

1. O thou kind and gracious Father,
Reigning in the heav’ns above,
Look on us, thy humble children;
Fill us with thy holy love.
Fill us with thy holy love.

2. We have met this Sabbath morning,
Words of life and truth to hear.
Teach us how to ever serve thee
And thy holy name revere,
And thy holy name revere.

3. Help us to resist temptation;
Help us to refrain from ill.
Help us all to gain salvation;
Help us all to do thy will.
Help us all to do thy will.

Text Information
First Line: O thou kind and gracious Father
Title: O Thou Kind and Gracious Father
Author: Charles Denney Jr., 1849–1937
Language: English
Publication Date: 1985
Topic: God the Father; Guidance; Prayer and Supplication (3 more...)
Notes: Scripture references from LDS canon: Alma 13:28-29, Doctrine and Covenants 42:29.
Tune Information
Name: [O thou kind and gracious Father]
Composer: George Careless, 1839–1932
Incipit: 11223 17655 56717
Key: D Major



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