Trinity Hymnal ‎#85

85. The tender love a father has

1 The tender love a father has
For all his children dear,
Such love the Lord bestows on them
Who worship him in fear.

2 The Lord remembers we are dust,
And all our frailty knows;
Man's days are like the tender grass,
And as the flower he grows.

3 The flower is withered by the wind
That smites with blighting breath;
So man is quickly swept away
Before the blast of death.

4 Unchanging is the love of God,
From age to age the same,
Displayed to all who do his will
And reverence his Name.

5 Those who his gracious cov'nant keep
The Lord will ever bless;
Their children's children shall rejoice
To see his righteousness.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The tender love a father has
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Psalm 103:13-18
• Topic: The Church: Covenant People; God: Divine Perfections of; God: Faithfuless of; God: Fatherhood of; God: Glory of; God: Immutability of; God: Love and Grace of; Life
• Source: The Psalter, 1912

Tune Information

• Name: AVONDAALE
• Composer: Charles. H. Gabriel, 1856-1932
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E Major