Author: Mrs. Steele Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #120 (1873) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 My Father! cheering name!
Oh, may I call thee mine?
Give me the humble hope to claim
A portion so divine.
2 Whate'er thy will denies,
I calmly would resign;
For thou art just, and good, and wise:
Oh, bend my will to thine!
3 Whate'er thy will ordains,
Oh, give me strength to bear;
Still let me know a father reigns,
And trust a father's care.
4 Thy ways are little known
To my weak, erring sight;
Yet shall my soul, believing, own
That all thy ways are right.
5 My Father! blissful name!
Above expression dear!
If thou accept my humble claim,
I bid adieu to fear.
Topics: Attributes of God Fatherhood; God our Father
My Father! cheering name! Oh, may I call Thee mine?