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Abba, Father

Father hold me safe in Your arms

Author: Ron Hamilton
Tune: PRITCHARD
CCLI Number: 1270663
Published in 1 hymnal

Author: Ron Hamilton

In honor and memory of Ron ("Patch the Pirate") Hamilton (1950-2023), the American Christian musician, lyricist, composer, and president and owner of Majesty Music, who passed away last week on April 19, the posts this week will be about him. After finishing high school, in 1969 Ron went on to Bob Jones University (BJU) in Greenville, SC, where he received a BA in Church Music in 1973, followed by an MA in Church Music Composition. While at BJU Ron met Shelly Garlock at vesper choir, directed by her father, Dr. Frank Garlock; it was "love at first sight" and six years later, on May 31, 1975, they were married. They have five children: Jonathan, Tara, Alyssa, Megan, and Jason. Immediately, they began working at Majesty Music, a Christian… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Father hold me safe in Your arms
Title: Abba, Father
Author: Ron Hamilton
Meter: 8.8.6.6.8 with refrain
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Abba, Father, I rest in You
Copyright: © 1993 by Majesty Music, Inc.

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