Thy name, dear Father

Thy name

dear Father

is for Thee

Much more than just a title;

By Thine eternal life divine

’Tis living

real

and vital!

As Father Thou art shown to us

Life’s source

origination

Thou dost beget

and propagate

For Thy multiplication.

The riches of Thy life are seen

In children without number;

Now we

as those whom Thou brought forth

Praise Thee: “How great a Father!”

To us the Son has made Thee known

Not in a teaching; rather

By His imparting of Thy life

We know Thee as our Father.

Though still we’re living in the world

As long as we remain here

Keep

guard

and sanctify us in

Thy name

O Holy Father.

We many sons in life as one

Enjoy Thy name’s sweet flavor;

“O Father” is our corporate cry;

Such sweetness now we savor!

Now by Thy life and nature we

Are one with one another;

Our inner joy here overflows

In praises to Thee

Father!