Author: Thomas MacKellar Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #12137 Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: My father raised his trembling hand Lyrics: 1 My father raised his trembling hand,
And placed it on my head:
"God’s blessing be on thee, my son!"
Most tenderly he said.
2 He died, and left no gems nor gold,
But still was I his heir—
For that rich blessing which he gave
Became a fortune rare.
3 And in my day of weary toil
To earn my daily bread,
It gladdens me in thought to feel
His hand upon my head.
4 Though infant tongues to me have said
"Dear father!" oft since then,
Yet when I bring that scene to mind,
I’m but a child again. Languages: English Tune Title: ARLINGTON
My Father Blessed Me