All Believer Hymn Book

Hymn 424 O FATHER ALL Lyrics

1. O father, all creating, whose wisdom, love, and power,
First bound two lives together in Eden’s primal hour,
Today to these Thy children Thine earliest gifts renew;
A home by Thee made happy. A love by Thee kept true.

2. O Saviour, Guest most bounteous of old in Galilee,
Vouchsafe today Thy presence with who call on Thee:
Their store of earthly gladness transform to heavenly wine
And teach them in the tasting to know the gift is Thine.

3. O Spirit of the Father breathe on them from above,
So mighty in Thy pureness so tender in Thy love,
That, guarded by Thy presence, from sun and strife kept free,
Their lives may own Thy guidance, their hearts be ruled by Thee.

4. Except Thou build it, Father, the house is built in vain;
Except Thou, Saviour, bless it, the joy will turn to pain:
But nought can break the union of hearts in thee made one;
And love Thy Spirit hallows is endless love begun.