Great God, and wilt Thou condescend To be my Father and my Friend ? I a poor child, and Thou so high, The Lord of earth, and air, and sky ?
2. Art Thou my Father ? Canst Thou bear To hear my poor imperfect prayer ? Or wilt Thou listen to the praise That such a little one can raise ?
3. Art Thou my Father ? Let me be A meek, obedient child to Thee; And try in word, and deed, and thought, To serve and please Thee as I ought.
4. Art Thou my Father ? I'll depend Upon the care of such a Friend ; And only wish to do and be Whatever seemeth good to Thee.
5. Art Thou my Father ? Then at last, When all my days on earth are past, Send down and take me in Thy love To be Thy better child above.