The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#536

536. Holy Father, Send Thy Blessing

1 Holy Father, send Thy blessing
On Thy children gathered here;
Let them all, Thy love confessing,
Be to Thee forever dear.
Holy Saviour, Who in meekness
Didst vouchsafe a child to be;
Guide their steps and help their weakness,
Bless, and make them like to Thee.

2 Bear the lambs, when they are weary,
In Thine arms and at Thy breast;
Through life's desert dark and dreary
Bring them to Thy heavenly rest.
Spread Thy wings of blessing o’er them,
Holy Spirit, from above;
Guide, and lead, and go before them,
Give them peace, and joy, and love.

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: Holy Father, send Thy blessing
• Title: Holy Father, Send Thy Blessing
• Author: Unknown
• Meter: 8 7 8 7.D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: The Christian Family/Children/Youth

Tune Information

• Name: AUSTRIAN HYMN
• Composer: Francis J Haydn
• Meter: 8 7 8 7.D
• Key: F Major or modal