GRH 596 Father, in Thy Presence Kneeling

(1)
Father, in Thy presence kneeling,
All our heart’s desire revealing,
To Thy love, in faith, appealing
For our children, Lord, we pray.

(2)
Grant us wisdom so to train them
That no mortal evil stain them;
Young for Jesus would we gain them
For our children, Lord, we pray.

(3)
Keep them onward, upward pressing;
Courage, self-control possessing;
Bravely Christ their King confessing
For our children, Lord, we pray.

(4)
Strengthen them for high endeav our,
To thy will unfaithful never,
God and neighbor serving ever
For our children, Lord, we pray.

(5)
Lord, on life’s adventure guide them;
In Thy secret presence hide them;
To thy love we now confide them
All we ask in Jesus’ name.