The Lord Jehovah is

Verse 1

The Lord Jehovah is Our Father and our Friend; Immortal majesty is his, Nor can his glory end.

Verse 2

He guards his children well, Nor shall they starve for want; When they their needs unto him tell, He’ll answer their complaint.

Verse 3

He bids his saints draw nigh, Nor fear to call him theirs; And, though he reigns enthroned on high, He calls them sons and heirs.

Verse 4

His sympathising heart Feels for them in distress; And love divine he will impart, With strength and righteousness.

Verse 5

[Though they in darkness walk, He is their Father still; And when insulting Ishmaels mock He will his grace reveal.]

Verse 6

[His children he supplies With food and raiment too; He with his wisdom makes them wise, And will their strength renew.]

Verse 7

Should men and devils try To make the saints a prey; The Lord, their Father, still is nigh, To guard them in his way.

Verse 8

Through all the scenes of time, He’ll make his goodness known; His sons, in every age and clime, His sovereign grace shall own.