Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#622

622. Father, let me dedicate

1 Father, let me dedicate
All this year to Thee,
In whatever worldly state
Thou wilt have me be:
Not from sorrow, pain, or care
Freedom dare I claim;
This alone shall be my prayer,
Glorify Thy name.

2 Can a child presume to choose
Where or how to live?
Can a Father's love refuse
All the best to give?
More Thou givest every day
Than the best can claim,
Nor withholdest aught that may
Glorify Thy name.

3 If Thou callest to the cross,
And its shadow come,
Turning all my gain to loss,
Shrouding heart and home;
Let me think how Thy dear Son
To His glory came,
And in deepest woe pray on,
Glorify Thy name.

4 If in mercy Thou wilt spare
Joys that yet are mine;
If on life, serene and fair,
Brighter rays may shine;
Let my glad heart, while it sings,
Thee in all proclaim,
And, whate'er the future brings,
Glorify Thy name.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, let me dedicate
• Author: L. Tuttiett, 1825-1897
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Seasons and Occasions; New Year, Hymns for

Tune Information

• Name: FATHER, LET ME DEDICATE
• Composer: Sir George A. Macfarren, 1813-1887
• Meter: 7.5.7.5.7.5.7.5
• Key: D Major