1. Dear Father, whom we cannot see,
We know that Thou art near;
With longing hearts we turn to Thee,
And ask that Thou wilt set us free
From war and hate and fear.
2. Dear Father, King of love and peace,
We know that Thou art strong;
Make conflicts everywhere to cease,
Let mercy everywhere increase,
And kindness conquer wrong.
3. Dear Father, Lord of sea and land,
We know that Thou art wise;
O make the nations understand
That only by Thy guiding hand
Can lasting peace arise.
Born: 1884, Ealing, West London, England.
Died: May 1966.
Roderick’s father was hymnist William Dunkerley. His works include:
The Great Awakening, 1915
The Arm of God,1916
Postman’s Knock, 1918
The Proclamation, 1920
The Unwritten Gospel, 1925
First Prayers, 1929
The Pageant of the King’s Children, with his father, 1930
Treasure Trove, 1948
The Secret Moment, 1949
The Hope of Jesus, 1953
At the House of the Interpreter, 1956
Beyond the Gospels, 1957
Prayer Time in the Junior School, with his son, Gregor Hamilton Dunkerley, 1958
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Display Title: Dear Father, whom we cannot seeFirst Line: Dear Father, whom we cannot seeTune Title: LOBT GOTT, IHR CHRISTENAuthor: Roderic DunkerleyMeter: 8.6.8.8.6.Date: 1969Subject: Mission of the Church | Peace and Nonresistance