The Sunday School Hymnal ‎#173

173. Heavenly Father, I would pray

1 Heavenly Father, I would pray,
Come Thou near to me,
Teach me what to do and say,
How to honor Thee.

2 Blessed Jesus, I would ask
For a gentle will;
Help Thou me my every task
Faithful to fulfill.

3 Holy Spirit, loving Guide!
Lead me day by day;
Guard my steps on every side,
Lest I go astray.

Text Information

• First Line: Heavenly Father, I would pray
• Author: J. H. Kurzenknabe, 1840- (1874)
• Meter: 7s. & 5s.
• Publication Date: 1900
• Topic: Duty; Guardianship; Guidance; Prayer; Submission; Trinity

Tune Information

• Name: HEAVENLY FATHER
• Composer: J. H. Kurzenknabe
• Meter: 7s. & 5s.