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Text:Father supreme, whose wondrous love
Author:Anon.
Tune:OLD HUNDRED
Composer:Guillaume Franc

2. Father supreme, whose wondrous love

1 Father supreme, whose wondrous love
Our utmost thought so far exceeds,
We seek thy blessing from above,
A rich supply for all our needs.

2 On thee alone our hopes we rest,
To thee alone we lift our eyes;
Regard our prayer, though unexpressed,
Accept our spirit's sacrifice.

3 'Tis not for present power or wealth,
Or worldly fame, we look to thee;
We ask thy gift of heavenly health,
The gift of immortality.

4 Fulfil in us thy faithful word,
Through Him who died to make it sure,
Our Mercy-seat, our Righteousness,
Who lives again to die no more.

Text Information
First Line: Father supreme, whose wondrous love
Author: Anon.
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: Worship: Opening Hymns
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: OLD HUNDRED
Composer: Guillaume Franc
Meter: L.M.
Key: G Major or modal
Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tunes: #47, 64, or 168.



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