Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#442

442. Father, Whose Will Is Life and Good

1 Father, whose will if life and good
For all of mortal breath,
Bind strong the bond of brotherhood
Of those who fight with death.

2 Empower the hands and hearts and wills
Of friends both near and far,
Who battle with the body's ills,
And wage Thy holy war.

3 Where'er they heal the maimed and blind,
Let love of Christ attend:
Proclaim the good Physician's mind,
And prove the Saviour friend.

4 O Father, look from heaven and bless,
Where'er Thy servants be,
Their works of pure unselfishness,
Made consecrate to Thee!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, whose will is life and good
• Title: Father, Whose Will Is Life and Good
• Author: Hardwicke D. Rawnsley, 1851-1920 (alt. )
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Topic: Missions: Medical
• Copyright: Words by permission of Mrs. Hardwicke D. Rawnsley
• Notes: Now Public Domain; Alternate tune: ST. PETER, No. 439

Tune Information

• Name: TALLIS' ORDINAL
• Composer: Thomas Tallis, c. 1510-1585
• Key: E♭ Major