The Church Hymnal ‎#213

213. Father, let me dedicate

1 Father, let me dedicate
All this year to Thee,
In whatever worldly state
Thou wilt have me be:
Not from sorrow, pain or care
Freedom do I claim;
This alone shall be my prayer,
Glorify Thy Name.

2 Can a child presume to choose
Where or how to live?
Can a Father's love refuse
All the best to give?
More Thou givest every day
Than the best can claim,
Nor withholdest aught that may
Glorify Thy Name.

3 If in mercy Thou wilt spare
Joys that yet are mine;
If on life, serene and fair,
Bright rays may shine;
Let my glad heart, while it sings,
Thee in all proclaim,
And, whate'er the future brings,
Glorify Thy Name.

4 If Thou callest to the cross,
And its shadow come,
Turning all my gain to loss,
Shrouding heart and home;
Let me think how Thy dear Son
To His glory came,
And in deepest woe pray on,
Glorify Thy Name.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, let me dedicate
• Author: L. Tuttiett
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: Holy Days: Old and New Year

Tune Information

• Name: DEDICATION
• Composer: G. A. Macfarren
• Meter: 7.6.7.6. D.
• Key: D Major