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Father, Thy children see

Representative Text

1 Father! thy children see,
Give ear unto our prayer;
Let our thanks rise to thee, to thee,
Upon the grateful air.

2 We come while yet the flower
Of life but half is blown;
To pray its opening, opening hour,
May bloom for thee alone.

3 The dew is on the leaf,
We lay it on thy shrine;
O, that the fragrant, fragrant breath,
Of the sweet rose be thine!

4 O, guard it by thy care,
That as the day draws on,
No spot nor stain may mar, may mar
The purity of morn!

5 O, not upon its bud
Be mercy poured in vain;
But may thy blessed, blessed word
Fall like the gentle rain!

Source: The Morning Stars Sang Together: a book of religious songs for Sunday schools and the home circle #35

Text Information

First Line: Father, Thy children see
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Grammar School Hymn Book #d58

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The Morning Stars Sang Together #35

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The School Hymn-Book #41

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Unity Services and Songs #59

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