1.Like as a father, pities his child,So the Lord pities the sinner defiled;Waiteth in kindness,Pities our blindness,Longeth to welcome, tho' often reviled.2.Like as a father when we believe,Merciful Saviour, He waits to receive;Listens to hear us,Blesses to cheer us,Pities whenever His Spirit we grieve.3.Like as a father, ever the same,He that created, and knoweth our frame;Watcheth the straying,Guardeth the praying,Bids us to trust in His Almighty name.4.Like as a father, constant is He,God is our passion regardeth our plea;In need He cometh, Precious His promise;Father in heaven for ever to be.
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Title
Like as a Father
Key
E♭ Major
Titles
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First Line
Like as a father, pities his child
Author
F. E. Belden
Year
1908
Composer
D. S. Hakes
Hymnal
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Tune
Like as a father pities his child
Metrical pattern
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Chorus
Chorus Type
Subjects
Invitation and Repentance; God: God’s Love and Mercy