O Gracious Father

by Gertrude W. Seibert

O Gracious Father,
Look with pity on Thy child,
Grant me Thy blessing,
Make me meek and mild.
Pardon, heav'nly Father,
All Thou seest in me amiss,
Let Thy sweet forgiveness,
Fill my heart with bliss.

Help me, O Father,
To fulfill Thy holy will,
Into this cold heart
Heav'nly warmth instill.
Give me, blessed Father,
Strength sufficient for each day.
From Thy way appointed,
Let me never stray.

O blessed Father,
When the way grow dark and steep,
My hand so trembling,
Gently take and keep.
Through the cloud and shadow,
Make Thy gracious face to shine,
Let Thy blessed presence,
Bring me peace divine.

Chorus

Gracious heavenly Father,
Hear, O hear my humble pray'r;
Bless me, and keep me
In Thy love and care.