The Voice of Praise ‎#520

520. Father, hear our humble claim

1 Father, hear our humble claim;
We are met in thy great name;
In the midst do thou appear,
Manifest thy presence here.

2 Lord, our fellowship increase;
Knit us in the bond of peace;
Join our heart, O Father! join
Each to each, and all to thine.

3 Move and actuate and guide,
Diverse gifts to each divide;
Placed according to thy will,
Let us each his work fulfill.

4 Build us in one spirit up,
Called in one high calling's hope,
One the spirit, one the aim,
One the pure baptismal flame:

5 One the faith, and one the Lord,
Whom, by heaven and earth adored,
We our God and Father call--
O'er all, through all, with us all.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, hear our humble claim
• Author: C. Wesley
• Meter: 7s
• Publication Date: 1873
• Topic: The Christian Church: Fellowship; Heavenly Fellowship

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