Christian Hymns ‎#123

123. Father of eternal grace

1 Father of eternal grace,
Glorify Thyself in me!
Meekly beaming in my face,
May the world Thine image see.

2 Happy only in Thy love,
Poor, unfriended, or unknown,
Fix my thoughts on things above;
Stay my heart on Thee alone.

3 Humble, holy, all resigned
To Thy will--Thy will be done!
Give me, Lord, the perfect mind
Of Thy well-beloved Son.

4 Counting gain and glory loss,
May I tread the path He trod,
Die with Jesus on the cross,
Rise with Him to Thee, my God!

Text Information

• First Line: Father of eternal grace
• Meter: 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Holiness; Humility; Resignation
• Notes: J. Montgomery, 1808.

Tune Information

• Name: VIENNA
• Composer: J. H. Knecht (1793)
• Meter: 7s.
• Key: G Major