Father, before Thy throne My soul would bow ; Ne'er have I asked in vain, Oh, hear me now : Hear Thou the prayer I make, Answer for Jesus' sake ; Bid faith and love awake Within my heart.
2. Father, this heart of mine, Which now I bring, Lies down before Thy feet, A guilty thing ; Kindle its altar fire, Then hope and zeal inspire ; Wake Thou its silent lyre
3. Thou art our dwelling-place In every age ; In Thy sweet love we trace Our heritage------ Our refuge from the storm, Our shelter safe and warm ; Help us our vows perform, Father Divine