Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119r (1766) Lyrics: 1 Father, I bless thy gentle Hand;
How kind was thy chastising Rod,
That forc'd my Conscience to a Stand,
And brought my wand'ring Soul to GOD!
2 Foolish and vain, I went astray
Ere I had felt thy Scourges, Lord,
I left my Guide, and lost my Way,
But now I love and keep thy Word.
3 'Tis good for me to wear the Yoke,
For Pride is apt to rise and swell;
'Tis good to bear my Father's Stroke,
That I might learn his Statutes well.
4 The Law that issues from thy Mouth
Shall raise my chearful Passions more
Than all the Treasures of the South,
Or Western Hills of golden Ore.
5 Thy Hands have made my mortal Frame,
Thy Spirit form'd my Soul within;
Teach me to know thy wond'rous Name,
And guard me safe from Death and Sin.
6 Then all that love and fear the Lord
At my Salvation shall rejoice;
For I have hoped in thy Word,
And made thy Grace my only Choice. Topics: Afflicted Instruction by them; Afflicted sanctified; Counsel and Support from God; Delight in Law of God; Scripture delight in it Scripture: Psalm 119:71-74 Languages: English
Father, I bless thy gentle Hand