Psalter Hymnal (Red) ‎#217

217. The Tender Love a Father Has

1 The tender love a father has
For all his children dear,
Such love the Lord bestows on them
Who worship Him in fear.

2 The Lord remembers we are dust,
And all our frailty knows;
Man’s days are like the tender grass,
And as the flower he grows.

3 The flower is withered by the wind
That smites with blighting breath;
So man is quickly swept away
Before the blast of death.

4 Unchanging is the love of God,
From age to age the same,
Displayed to all who do His will
And reverence His name.

5 Those who His gracious covenant keep
The Lord will ever bless;
Their children’s children shall rejoice
To see His righteousness.

Text Information

• First Line: The tender love a father has
• Title: The Tender Love a Father Has
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Scripture:
  Psalm 103
• Topic: Brevity And Frailty Of Life; Death; Funerals; Love Of God; Obedience; Will of God
• Notes: Selected stanzas

Tune Information

• Name: AVONDALE
• Composer: Charles H. Gabriel, 1856-1932
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E Major