Verse 1

FATHER of all! whose powerful voice Called forth this universal frame; Whose mercies over all rejoice, Through endless ages still the same:

Verse 2

Thou by Thy word upholdest all; Thy bounteous love to all is showed, Thou hearst Thy every creatures call, And fillest every mouth with good.

Verse 3

Giver and Lord of life, whose power And guardian care for all are free, To thee, in fierce temptations hour, From sin and Satan let us flee.

Verse 4

Thine, Lord, we are, and ours thou art; In us be all thy goodness showed. Renew, enlarge, and fill our heart With peace, and joy, and heaven, and God.

Verse 5

Father,tis Thine each day to yeild Thy childrens wants a fresh supply; Thou clothst the lilies of the field, And hearest the young ravens cry

Verse 6

On Thee we cast our care; we live Through Thee, who knowst our every need: O feed us with Thy grace, and give Our souls this day the living bread. Amen.

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