
Author: John Greenleaf Whittier, 1807-1892 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #344 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Dear Lord and Father of mankind,
Forgive our foolish ways;
Reclothe us in our rightful mind,
In purer lives Thy service find,
In deeper reverence, praise.
2 In simple trust like theirs who heard,
Beside the Syrian sea,
The gracious calling of the Lord,
Let us, like them, without a word
Rise up and follow Thee.
3 Drop Thy still dews of quietness,
Till all our strivings cease;
Take from our souls the strain and stress,
And let our ordered lives confess
The beauty of Thy peace.
4 Breathe through the heats of our desire
Thy coolness and Thy balm;
Let sense be dumb, let flesh retire:
Speak through the earthquake, wind, and fire,
O still, small voice of calm.
Amen.
Topics: The Christian Life Prayer and Intercession; Prayer; Trust Scripture: 1 Kings 19:12 Languages: English Tune Title: REST
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind