Voices of Praise ‎#305

305. Father of love, our Guide and Friend

1 Father of love, our Guide and Friend,
Oh, lead us gently on,
Until life's trial time shall end,
And heavenly peace be won.

2 We know not what the path may be,
As yet by us untrod:
But we can trust our all to Thee,
Our Father and our God.

3 If called, like Abraham's child, to climb
The hill of sacrifice;
Some angel may be there in time,
Deliverance shall arise.

4 Or if some darker lot be good,
Oh, teach us to endure
The sorrow, pain, and solitude,
That make the spirit pure.

5 Christ by no flowery pathway came,
And we His followers here,
Must do Thy will, and praise Thy Name,
In hope, and love, and fear.

6 And till in Heaven we sinless bow,
And faultless anthems raise,
O Father, Son, and Spirit, now
Accept our feeble praise.
AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: Father of love, our Guide and Friend
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883

Tune Information

• Name: THEODOSIA
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major