Father, Here We Dedicate

Verse 1

Father, let me dedicate all this year to thee, in whatever worldly state thou wilt have me be: not from sorrow, pain or care freedom dare I claim; this alone shall be my prayer: glorify thy name.

Verse 2

Can a child presume to choose where or how to live? Can a father's love refuse all the best to give? More thou givest every day than the best can claim, not withholdest aught that may glorify your name.

Verse 3

If in mercy you prolong Joys that now are mine, If on life serene and fair Brighter rays may shine, Let my glad heart, while it sings, You in all proclaim and, whate'er the future brings, glorify thy name.

Verse 4

If thou callest to the cross, and its shadow come, turning all my gain to loss, shrouding heart and home; let me think how thy dear Son to his glory came, and in deepest woe pray on, 'glorify thy name.'