1 Holy Father, in Thy mercy
Hear our anxious prayer;
Keep our loved ones who are absent
'Neath Thy care.
2 Jesus, Savior, let Thy presence
Be their light and guide;
Keep, O keep them, in their weakness
At Thy side.
3 When in sorrow, when in danger,
When in loneliness,
In Thy love look down and comfort
Their distress.
4 May the joy of Thy salvation
Be their strength and stay!
May they love and may they praise Thee
Day by day!
5 Holy Spirit, let Thy teaching
Sanctify their life
Send Thy grace that they may conquer
In the strife.
6 Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
God the One in Three,
Bless them, guide them, save them, keep them,
Near to Thee.
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First Line: | Holy Father, in Thy mercy |
Title: | Holy Father, In Thy Mercy |
Author: | I. S. Stephenson, 1843-1890 |
Meter: | 85 83 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1996 |
Topic: | Absent Ones |
Notes: | Hymn text, suggested tune STEPHANOS |