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Father dear, I fain would [like to] thank thee

Father dear, I fain would [like to] thank thee

Tune: [Father dear, I fain would thank Thee]
Published in 7 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Father, dear, I wish to thank Thee
For my sweet refreshing sleep,
And the watch that Thou didst keep
While I slumbered soft and deep,
O’er Thy child so lovingly,—
O so lovingly.

2 All that I today am doing,
Help me, Lord, to do for Thee,
May I kind and helpful be,
Only good in others see,
Try to serve Thee faithfully,—
Serve Thee faithfully.

Source: Hymns for Today: for Sunday Schools, Young People's Societies, The Church, The Home, Community Welfare Associations, and Patriotic Meetings #213

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Text Information

First Line: Father dear, I fain would [like to] thank thee
Original Language: German
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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American Junior Church School Hymnal #31

American Junior Church School Hymnal #31
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Hymns for Today #213

Hymns for Today #213

Primary and Junior Songs for the Sunday School #d9

Primary and Junior Songs for the Sunday School #d9
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Scripture and Song in Worship #131

Scripture and Song in Worship #131
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The Assembly Hymn and Song Collection #73

The Assembly Hymn and Song Collection #73
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The Junior Hymnal #66

The Junior Hymnal #66
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Unity Song Selections #175

Unity Song Selections #175
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