Father of all! we bow to Thee

Verse 1

Father of all! we bow to thee, who dwell’st in heav’n ador'd; but present still through all thy works, the universal Lord.

Verse 2

For ever hallow'd be thy name by all beneath the skies; and may thy kingdom still advance, till grace to glory rise.

Verse 3

A grateful homage may we yield, with hearts resign'd to thee; and as in heav’n thy will is done, on earth so let it be.

Verse 4

From day to day we humbly own the hand that feeds us still: give us our bread, and teach to rest contented in thy will.

Verse 5

Our sins before thee we confess; O may they be forgiven! As we to others mercy show, we mercy beg from Heav’n.

Verse 6

Still let thy grace our life direct; from evil guard our way; and in temptation’s fatal path permit us not to stray.

Verse 7

For thine the pow’r, the kingdom thine; all glory’s due to thee: thine from eternity they were, and thine shall ever be.