Author: Love Maria Willis (1824-1908) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #629b (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Hymnal Title: Ancient and Modern Lyrics: 1 Father, hear the prayer we offer:
not for ease that prayer shall be,
but for strength that we may ever
live our lives courageously.
2 Not for ever in green pastures
do we ask our way to be;
but the steep and rugged pathway
may we tread rejoicingly.
3 Not for ever by still waters
would we idly rest and stay;
but would smite the living fountains
from the rocks along our way.
4 Be our strength in hours of weakness,
in our wanderings be our guide;
through endeavour, failure, danger,
Father, be thou at our side. Topics: Courage; Discipleship; Endurance; Guidance; Perseverance; Proper 20 Year C Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7 Languages: English Tune Title: CYPRESS COURT
Father, hear the prayer we offer