SDA Hymnal 101
Children of the Heavenly Father
Words: [unclear]Music: [unclear]Tune: [unclear]6.5.6.5.D
1Children of the heavenly Father
Safely in His bosom gather;
Nestling bird nor star in heaven
Such a refuge e'er was given.
2God His own doth tend and nourish,
In His holy love they flourish;
From all evil things He spares them,
In His mighty arms He bears them.
3Neither life nor death shall ever
From the Lord His children sever;
Unto them His grace He showeth,
And their sorrows all He knoweth.
4Praise the Lord in joyful numbers,
Your Protector never slumbers;
At the will of your Defender
Every foeman must surrender.
5Though He giveth or He taketh,
God His children ne'er forsaketh;
His the loving purpose solely
To preserve them pure and holy.
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- 6.5.6.5.D
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- 9.8.8.8 · the hymnal prints 6.5.6.5.D
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