Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #486 (1828) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Father Divine, thy piercing eye
Sees thro' the darkest night;
In deep retirement thou art nigh,
With heart-discerning sight.
2 There may thy piercing eye survey
My solemn homage paid,
With ev'ry morning's dawning ray,
And ev'ry evening's shade.
3 Oh, let thy own celestial fire
The incense still inflame;
While my warm vows to thee aspire,
Thro' my Redeemer's name.
4 So shall the visits of thy love
My soul in secret bless;
So shalt thou deign in worlds above
Thy suppliant to confess. Topics: Private Devotion; The Means of Grace Prayer—Private Scripture: Matthew 6:6
Father Divine, thy piercing eye