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93. The Tender Love a Father Has

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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 flow'r he grows.

3 The flow'r 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.

Text Information
First Line: The tender love a father has
Title: The Tender Love a Father Has
Meter: C.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1990
Scripture:
Topic: God: His Faithfulness; Church: Covenant People; God: Fatherhood of (3 more...)
Source: The Psalter, 1912
Tune Information
Name: CAITHNESS
Meter: C.M.
Key: E♭ Major
Source: Scottish Psalter, 1635



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