Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#406

406. Father, whate'er of earthly bliss

1 Father, whate'er of earthly bliss
Thy sovereign hand denies,
Accepted at Thy throne of grace
Let this petition rise:

2 Give me a calm, a thankful heart,
From every murmur free;
The blessings of Thy grace impart,
And make me live to Thee.

3 Let the sweet hope that Thou art mine
My life and death attend,
Thy presence through my journey shine,
And crown my journey's end.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, whate'er of earthly bliss
• Author: Anne Steele (1760. a)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Christian Life: Cross and Comfort
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. BERNARD
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: D Major
• Source: Adapted from a melody in Tochter Sion, Köln, 1741
• Notes: Public Domain.