Christ in Song ‎#591

591. Courageous Lives

1 Father, hear the prayer we offer!
Not for ease that prayer shall be,
But for strength that we may ever
Live our lives courageously.

2 Not forever by still waters
Would we idly, quiet stay,
But would smite the living fountains
From the rocks along our way.

3 Be our strength in hours of weakness,
In our wand'rings be our guide;
Thro' endeavor, hardships, danger,
Father, be Thou at our side.

4 Ours to sow the seed in sorrow,
Thine to bid it spring and grow;
And the golden days of autumn
Will a precious harvest show.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, hear the prayer we offer!
• Title: Courageous Lives
• Author: Anon.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Living His Life: Loyalty to Christ
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: STOCKWELL
• Composer: D. E. Jones
• Meter: 8s & 7s.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.