1
Thy name, dear Father, is for Thee
Much more than just a title;
By Thine eternal life divine
’Tis living, real, and vital!
Much more than just a title;
By Thine eternal life divine
’Tis living, real, and vital!
2
As Father Thou art shown to us,
Life’s source, origination,
Thou dost beget, and propagate
For Thy multiplication.
Life’s source, origination,
Thou dost beget, and propagate
For Thy multiplication.
3
The riches of Thy life are seen
In children without number;
Now we, as those whom Thou brought forth,
Praise Thee: “How great a Father!”
In children without number;
Now we, as those whom Thou brought forth,
Praise Thee: “How great a Father!”
4
To us the Son has made Thee known
Not in a teaching; rather,
By His imparting of Thy life,
We know Thee as our Father.
Not in a teaching; rather,
By His imparting of Thy life,
We know Thee as our Father.
5
Though still we’re living in the world,
As long as we remain here
Keep, guard, and sanctify us in
Thy name, O Holy Father.
As long as we remain here
Keep, guard, and sanctify us in
Thy name, O Holy Father.
6
We many sons in life as one
Enjoy Thy name’s sweet flavor;
“O Father” is our corporate cry;
Such sweetness now we savor!
Enjoy Thy name’s sweet flavor;
“O Father” is our corporate cry;
Such sweetness now we savor!
7
Now by Thy life and nature we
Are one with one another;
Our inner joy here overflows
In praises to Thee, Father!
Are one with one another;
Our inner joy here overflows
In praises to Thee, Father!