| Father of all, to TheeWith loving hearts we pray,
 Through Him, in mercy given,
 The Life, the Truth, the Way;
 From Heav’n, Thy throne, in mercy shed
 Thy blessings on each bended head.
 Father of all, to TheeOur contrite hearts we raise,
 Unstrung by sin and pain,
 Long voiceless in Thy praise;
 Breathe Thou the silent chords along,
 Until they tremble into song.
 Father of all, to TheeWe breathe unuttered fears,
 Deep hidden in our souls,
 That have no voice but tears;
 Take Thou our hand, and through the wild
 Lead gently each trustful child.
 Father of all, may weIn praise our tongues employ,
 When gladness fills the soul
 With deep and hallowed joy;
 In storm and calm give us to see
 The path of peace which leads to Thee.
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