1.

Father, O hear my prayer; draw me away
From earthly stress and care, nigh Thee to stay.
Grant deeper rest and peace; Make Thou my faith increase.
Give childlike trust, O Lord, in all Thy Word.

2.

Father, Thy love I see; yes, love Thou art.
That Thou didst first love me comforts my heart.
Like Thee I long to be; Fill me with charity,
That it constraineth me to follow Thee.

3.

Longing Thou gavest me onward to press
Into a life with Thee in righteousness.
Power didst Thou impart When Jesus filled my heart:
He who Thy fullness has—Thine image is.

4.

Words can’t express the prayer deep in my heart,
Which Thou hast quickened there, to have a part
With Thee as fellow heir And in Thy glory share.
Yet, Lord, Thou hearest my deepest heart’s cry.

5.

Fear not! Be still my soul; you are God’s own.
Salvation you’ll behold from Him alone.
Hope in His mighty name; You’ll not be put to shame.
In peace that faith doth give, ever you’ll live.

Written by Thorleif Hansen (published in 1914)Composed by Lowell MasonText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ E