The Cyber Hymnal ‎#1463

1463. Father, Whate'er of Earthly Bliss

Augustus Toplady chose these three verses:

1. Father, whate’er of earthly bliss
Thy sovereign will denies,
Accepted at Thy throne, let this
My humble prayer, arise:

2. Give me a calm and thankful heart,
From every murmur free;
The blessing of Thy grace impart,
And make me live to Thee.

3. Let the sweet hope that Thou art mine
My life and death attend,
Thy presence through my journey shine,
And crown my journey’s end.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, whate'er of earthly bliss
• Title: Father, Whate'er of Earthly Bliss
• Author: Anne Steele (1760)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: The lyrics come from the 10-stanza poem "Desiring Resignation and Thankfulness." Alternate tune: LYSTRA, Charles Wesley, Jr., 1757-1834

Tune Information

• Name: NAOMI
• Arranger: Lowell Mason (1836)
• Composer: Hans Nägeli, 1773-1836
• Meter: CM
• Incipit: 33354 32343 36654
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public Domain