KenH
Well-Known Member
A hymn written by Joseph Irons in Zion's Hymns. (in long meter)
"Our Father"
1. O! Could I Abba Father say!
How would my soul delight to pray!
Then would I dwell on this dear name,
Until my soul with love should flame.
2. Delightful name for worms to use;
Our Father! shall my soul refuse
To claim a privilege so high?
No! I must Abba Father cry.
3. He owns me by His sov'reign grace -
I'll own Him too and seek His face;
My dear Redeemer says I may,
As often as I come to pray.
4. And am I by His Spirit taught,
To say "Our Father!" precious thought!
Then pardon, peace, and bliss above,
Depend on His paternal love.
"Our Father"
1. O! Could I Abba Father say!
How would my soul delight to pray!
Then would I dwell on this dear name,
Until my soul with love should flame.
2. Delightful name for worms to use;
Our Father! shall my soul refuse
To claim a privilege so high?
No! I must Abba Father cry.
3. He owns me by His sov'reign grace -
I'll own Him too and seek His face;
My dear Redeemer says I may,
As often as I come to pray.
4. And am I by His Spirit taught,
To say "Our Father!" precious thought!
Then pardon, peace, and bliss above,
Depend on His paternal love.