Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Mark 5:21-43 Lyrics: A father came to Jesuswith only one request."My daughter needs your help now.They say that you are blest.Come, Jesus, heal my daughter.She lies so close to death.Come, lay your hands upon herwhile she has life and breath."Before they reached the daughter,a man came, bringing word:"Why bother Jesus now, sir?Your daughter died, we've heard."The wails of weeping womengrew loud as they drew near,but Jesus told the father,"Believe and do not fear."When Jesus saw the mourners,he said, "Why do you weep?She is not dead; believe me,the child is but asleep!"The mourners laughed, but Jesusstill took his friends inside.The faithful parents followedto see what would betide.They watched the girl with wonderas Jesus took her hand.He said, "Dear child, get up now,"and gently helped her stand.Then Jesus warned the father,"Tell no one that you meet;"and asked the grateful motherto bring her food to eat.Dear God, when we are temptedto doubt Love's mighty power,give us the faith of Jairus in every day and hour,that, trusting in your promiseof everlasting care,we all may lay before youour deepest needs in prayer. Topics: Faith in healing power of Christ; Jesus Healing; Women in the Bible Daughter of Jairus Used With Tune: LOVING FATHER Text Sources: Time Now to Gather
A Father Came to Jesus