Children of the Heavenly Father

Verse 1

Children of the heav'nly Father, Safely in his bosom gather; Nesting bird nor star in Heaven Such a refuge e'er was given.

Verse 2

God his own does tend and nourish; In his holy courts they flourish. From all evil things he spares them; In hi mighty arms he bears them.

Verse 3

Neither life nor death shall ever from the Lord his children sever; Unto them his grace is showing, And their sorrows all is knowing.

Verse 4

Lo, their very hairs he numbers, And no daily care encumbers Those who share his ev'ry blessing, And his help in woes distressing.

Verse 5

Praise the Lord in joyful numbers; Your protector never slumbers; At the will of your Defender, Every rival must surrender.

Verse 6

God has given, he has taken, But his child is ne’er forsaken; His the loving purpose solely To preserve us, pure and holy.