Author: Lucy E.G. Whitmore Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #380 (1990) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 1 Father, again in Jesus' name we meet,
and bow in penitence beneath your feet:
again to you our feeble voices raise,
to sue for mercy, and to sing your praise.
2 O we would bless you for your ceaseless care,
and all your works from day to day declare:
is not our life with hourly mercies crowned?
Does not your arm encircle us around?
3 Alas, unworthy of your boundless love,
too oft with careless feet from you we rove;
but now, encouraged by your voice, we come,
returning sinners to a Father's home.
4 O by that name in whom all fullness dwells,
O by that love which ev'ry love excels,
O by that blood so freely shed for sin,
open blest mercy's gate and take us in.
Topics: Repentance; The Church The Opening of Worship; Backsliding; Protection Scripture: Micah 7:18 Languages: English Tune Title: LONGWOOD
Father, Again in Jesus' Name We Meet