Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#356

356. My Father! cheering name!

1 MY FATHER! cheering name!
Oh, may I call Thee mine!
Give me with humble hope to claim
A portion so divine.

2 Whate'er Thy will denies,
I calmly would resign;
For Thou art just, and good, and wise,
O bend my will to Thine!

3 Whate'er Thy will ordains,
O give me strength to bear;
Still let me know a Father reigns,
And trust a Father's care.

4 Thy ways are little known
To my weak, erring sight;
Yet shall my soul, believing, own
That all Thy ways are right.

Text Information

• First Line: My Father! cheering name!
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1893
• Topic: The Cross and Comfort
• Notes: N. Y. Coll.

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