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Children of the Heavenly Father
1 Children of the heavenly Father safely in his bosom gather; nestling bird nor star in heaven such a refuge e'er was given. 2 God his own doth tend and nourish; in his holy courts they flourish; from all evil things he spares them; in his mighty arms he bears them. 3 Neither life nor death shall ever from the Lord his children sever; unto them his grace he showeth, and their sorrows all he knoweth. 4 Though he giveth or he taketh, God his children ne'er forsaketh; his the loving purpose solely to preserve them pure and holy.
WORDS: Caroline V. Sandell-Berg, 1855; Ernst W. Olson, 1925
Theme: Adoration and Praise; Children's Choir Selections; Comfort; Faith; Grace; Home and Family; Providence; The Glory of the Triune God: Providence; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church: Funeral and Memorial Service; Trust