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Text:Father of Love and Power
Author:George Rawson, 1807-1889
Tune:KIRBY BEDON
Composer:Edward Burnett, 1834-1923
Media:MIDI file

1548. Father of Love and Power

1. Father of love and power,
Guard Thou our evening hour,
Shield with Thy might;
For all Thy care this day
Our grateful thanks we pay,
And to our Father pray,
Bless us tonight!

2. Jesus, Emmanuel,
Come, in Thy love to dwell
In hearts contrite.
For all our sins we grieve,
But we Thy grace receive,
And in Thy Word believe;
Bless us tonight!

3. Spirit of holiness,
Gentle, transforming, grace,
Indwelling Light!
Soothe Thou each weary breast,
Now let Thy peace possessed
Calm us to perfect rest;
Bless us tonight!

Text Information
First Line: Father of love and power
Title: Father of Love and Power
Author: George Rawson, 1807-1889
Meter: 12.10.12.4
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: KIRBY BEDON
Composer: Edward Burnett, 1834-1923 (1887)
Meter: 12.10.12.4
Incipit: 33321 44443 25534
Key: F Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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