Abba, Father, we approach Thee

“Abba

Father

” we approach Thee

In our Savior’s precious name.

We

Thy children

here assembling

Now the promised blessing claim.

From our guilt His blood has washed us

’Tis through Him our souls draw nigh

And Thy Spirit too has taught us

“Abba

Father

” thus to cry.

Once as prodigals we wandered

In our folly

far from Thee;

But Thy grace

o’er sin abounding

Rescued us from misery.

Clothed in garments of salvation

At Thy table is our place;

We rejoice

and Thou rejoicest

In the riches of Thy grace.

Thou the prodigal hast pardoned

“Kissed us” with a Father’s love;

“Killed the fatted calf

” and made us

Fit Thy purpose to approve.

“It is meet

” we hear Thee saying

“We should merry be and glad;

I have found My once-lost children

Now they live who once were dead.”

“Abba

Father

” we adore Thee

While the hosts in heaven above

E’en in us now learn the wonders

Of Thy wisdom

grace

and love.

Soon before Thy throne assembled

All Thy children shall proclaim

Abba’s love shown in redemption

And how full is Abba’s name!