Rebuke Us, Father

Verse 1

Rebuke us, Father, but in love; Let all Thy chastening's mercies prove; With every stroke Thy grace impart, And let them move, not break, the heart.

Verse 2

Thy hand is heavy, but our sin, Is heavier still our souls within; It whelms, it sinks us to the grave; Arise, Redeemer, help and save!

Verse 3

Our hearts are open, LORD, to Thee; Our inmost wish Thine eye can see; Thou know our dangers, foes and snares, And will not scorn our humble prayers.

Verse 4

In Thee we hope, on Thee we rest; O give us what Thou judge is best! Our guide through every trial past, O lead us safely home at last!