85. The tender love a father has

1 The tender love a father has
For all his children dear,
Such love the Lord bestows on them
Who worship him in fear.

2 The Lord remembers we are dust,
And all our frailty knows;
Man's days are like the tender grass,
And as the flower he grows.

3 The flower is withered by the wind
That smites with blighting breath;
So man is quickly swept away
Before the blast of death.

4 Unchanging is the love of God,
From age to age the same,
Displayed to all who do his will
And reverence his Name.

5 Those who his gracious cov'nant keep
The Lord will ever bless;
Their children's children shall rejoice
To see his righteousness.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: The tender love a father has
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1961
Scripture:
Topic: The Church: Covenant People; God: Divine Perfections of; God: Faithfuless of (5 more...)
Source: The Psalter, 1912
Tune Information
Name: AVONDAALE
Composer: Charles. H. Gabriel, 1856-1932
Meter: C. M.
Key: E Major



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