Author: John Greenleaf Whittier Hymnal: Glory to God #169 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.8.6 Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:9 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 O Sabbath rest by Galilee,
O calm of hills above,
where Jesus knelt to share with thee
the silence of eternity,
interpreted by love!
4 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.
5 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!
Topics: Christian Year Baptism of Jesus; Christian Year Transfiguration; Comfort; Discipleship; Forgiveness; Jesus Christ Life; Living in Christ; Personal Peace Languages: English Tune Title: REST
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind