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HYMNS FOR CHILDREN.

Hymn 461.

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LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN.

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" Thou shalt call me, My Father."

I.

GREAT GOD! and wilt Thou condescend

To be my Father and my Friend,

I a poor child and Thou so high, The Lord of earth and air and sky?

2.

Art Thou my Father?-Canst Thou bear

To hear my poor imperfect prayer? Or wilt Thou listen to the praise That such a little one can raise?

3.

Art Thou my Father?-Let me be A meek obedient child to Thee; And try in word and deed and thought, To serve and please Thee as I ought.

4.

Art Thou My Father?-I'll depend Upon the care of such a Friend; And only wish to do and be Whatever seemeth good to Thee.

5.

cres. Art Thou my Father?-Then at last, When all my days on earth are past, Send down and take me in Thy love. To be Thy better child above. Amen.

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men. 2.