Holy Father, In Thy Mercy

Verse 1

Holy Father, in Thy mercy Hear our anxious prayer; Keep our loved ones who are absent 'Neath Thy care.

Verse 2

Jesus, Savior, let Thy presence Be their light and guide; Keep, O keep them, in their weakness At Thy side.

Verse 3

When in sorrow, when in danger, When in loneliness, In Thy love look down and comfort Their distress.

Verse 4

May the joy of Thy salvation Be their strength and stay! May they love and may they praise Thee Day by day!

Verse 5

Holy Spirit, let Thy teaching Sanctify their life Send Thy grace that they may conquer In the strife.

Verse 6

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God the One in Three, Bless them, guide them, save them, keep them, Near to Thee.