Author: Love Maria Willis (1824-1908) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #255 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Hymnal Title: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise Lyrics: 1 Father, hear the prayer we offer:
not for ease that prayer shall be,
but for strength that we may ever
live our lives courageously.
2 Not for ever in green pastures
do we ask our way to be;
but the steep and rugged pathway
may we tread rejoicingly.
3 Not for ever by still waters
would we idly rest and stay;
but would smite the living fountains
from the rocks along our way.
4 Be our strength in hours of weakness,
in our wanderings be our guide;
through endeavour, failure, danger,
Father, be thou at our side. Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in mission and service; Pilgrimage Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-9 Languages: English Tune Title: GOTT WILL'S MACHEN
Father, hear the prayer we offer