Like as a Father

Verse 1

Like as a father, pities his child, So the Lord pities the sinner defiled; Waiteth in kindness, Pities our blindness, Longeth to welcome, tho' often reviled.

Verse 2

Like as a father when we believe, Merciful Saviour, He waits to receive; Listens to hear us, Blesses to cheer us, Pities whenever His Spirit we grieve.

Verse 3

Like as a father, ever the same, He that created, and knoweth our frame; Watcheth the straying, Guardeth the praying, Bids us to trust in His Almighty name.

Verse 4

Like as a father, constant is He, God is our passion regardeth our plea; In need He cometh, Precious His promise; Father in heaven for ever to be.