God our Father.
Romans 1:7
Words: Julia H. Johnston, in Bible Study Songs, by Bertha F. Vella & Daniel B. Towner (Boston, Massachusetts & Chicago, Illinois: Pilgrim Press, 1899), page 72.
Music: Yorba Linda Rand L. Newton, 1899 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Newton (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels) or a better one of Johnston,
We praise Thy name, O Father,
Creator, Lord, and friend;
Thy mighty hand that made us,
Will keep and will defend.
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O God, our heav’nly Father,
Thy children look to Thee;
Thy hand is strong and tender,
Thy love is full and free.
No tiny bird or blossom
Can live without Thy care;
Thy little ones are dearer,
And Thou wilt hear their prayer.
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Thy loving heart will pity,
Thy wondrous grace will save,
Because Thy son, our Savior,
His life for sinners gave.
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Thou knowest how to give us
The very things we need;
Thy trusting little children
Are safe, and blest, indeed.
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