Christian Hymns ‎#145

145. Heavenly Father, send Thy blessing

1 Heavenly Father, send Thy blessing
On Thy children gathered here;
May they all, Thy name confessing,
Be to Thee forever dear.

2 May They be like Joseph, loving,
Dutiful, and chaste, and pure;
And their faith, like David, proving,
Steadfast unto death endure.

3 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.

4 Bear Thy lambs, when they are weary,
In Thine arms and at Thy breast;
Through life's desert dry and dreary,
Bring them to Thy heavenly rest.

5 Spread Thy golden pinions o'er them,
Holy Spirit, from above;
Guide them, lead them, go before them,
Give them peace, and joy, and love.

6 Temples of the Holy Spirit,
May they with Thy glory shine,
And immortal bliss inherit,
And forevermore be Thine.

Text Information

• First Line: Heavenly Father, send Thy blessing
• Meter: 8, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Worship: Closing; Children
• Notes: C. Wordsworth, 1863

Tune Information

• Name: ARUNDEL
• Composer: John B. Dykes
• Meter: 8, 7.
• Key: A♭ Major