Father, Who Art Alone

 

"Blessed is the man who Thou choosest, and causes
 to approach unto Thee, that he may dwell in Thy
courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness
of Thy house, even of Thy holy temple."
Psalm 65:4

The Return Of The Prodigal Son

(1661-1669)

Rembrandt van Rijn

(1606-1669)

Dutch Golden Age painter

Father, Who art alone

Our Helper and our Stay;

O hear us!

as we plead for loved ones faraway;

And shield with Thine almighty hand

Our wanderers by sea and land.

O compass with Thy love

The daily path they tread!

And may Thy light and truth

Upon their hearts be shed;

That, one in all things with Thy will,

Heaven's peace and joy

their souls may fill.

Guard them from every harm

When dangers assail,

And teach them that Thy power

Can never, never fail;

We cannot with our loved ones be,

But trust them, Father, unto Thee.

Amen

"Father Who Art Alone 
(1885)
 Written by Edith Jones
 for the Home Hymn Book