Living Hymns ‎#438

438. Father! I Know

1 Father! I know that all my life
Is portioned out for me;
The changes that will surely come
I do not fear to see;
I ask thee for a present mind,
Intent on pleasing thee.

2 I ask thee for a thoughtful love,
Though constant watching wise,
To meet the glad with joyful smiles,
And wipe the weeping eyes;
A heart at leisure from itself
To soothe and sympathize.

3 I ask thee for the daily strength,
To none that ask denied,
A mind to blend with outward life,
While keeping at thy side,
Content to fill a little space,
If thou be glorified.

4 And if some thing I do not ask
Among my blessings be,
I'd have my spirit filled the more
With grateful love to thee;
More careful not to serve thee much,
But please thee perfectly.

Text Information

• First Line: Father! I know that all my life
• Title: Father! I Know
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890

Tune Information

• Name: SPOHR
• Meter: C. M. 6 lines
• Key: G Major or modal