Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#166

166. Father, let me dedicate

1 Father, let me dedicate
All this year to Thee,
In whatever worldly state
Thou wilt have me be.
Not from sorrow, pain, or care,
Freedom dare I claim;
This alone shall be my prayer:
Glorify Thy name.

2 Can a child presume to choose
Where or how to live?
Can a Father’s love refuse
All the best to give?
More Thou givest every day
Than the best can claim,
Nor withholdest aught that may
Glorify Thy name.

3 If in mercy Thou wilt spare
Joys that yet are mine;
If on life, serene and fair,
Brighter rays may shine,--
Let my glad heart, while it sings,
Thee in all proclaim,
And, whate’er the future brings,
Glorify Thy name.

4 If Thou callest to the cross,
And its shadow come,
Turning all my gain to loss,
Shrouding heart and home,--
Let me think how Thy dear Son
To His glory came,
And in deepest woe pray on:
"Glorify Thy name."

Text Information

• First Line: Father, let me dedicate
• Meter: 7, 5, 81
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: New Year
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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