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Father, to Thee I come, Owning how weak I am

Father, to Thee I come, Owning how weak I am

Author: Ella Wolcott
Tune: FATHER, TO THEE I COME
Published in 15 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Father, to Thee I come, owning how weak I am;
Grant Thy sustaining arm — lead me, I pray.

2 More of Thy love I’d have; nearer to Thee would live:
Earnest heart service give, day after day.

3 In the straight narrow path, thou bidst me walk by faith;
Oh, grant the grace that hath aided alway.

4 When I shall tempted be, nothing but clouds can see—
Strengthen my trust in Thee, let me not stray.

5 When comes that final night, ere faith is changed to sight,
Be Thou the perfect light, leading to day.

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #12245

Author: Ella Wolcott

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Text Information

First Line: Father, to Thee I come, Owning how weak I am
Author: Ella Wolcott
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #12245

Include 14 pre-1979 instances
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