Dear God, Our Father
Religious Music · Other Songs - Religious Music
Our sins and follies, close in Thine embrace,
Children forgiven, happy in Thy blessing,
Deepen our spirits to receive Thy grace.
Not for more beauty would our eyes entreat Thee,
Flooded with beauty, beauty everywhere;
Only for keener vision that may greet Thee,
In all Thy vestures of the earth and air.
The stars and rainbows are Thy wondrous wearing,
Sunlight and shadow moving on the hills;
Holy the meadow where Thy feet are faring,
Holy the brooklet that Thy laughter fills.
Not for more love our craving hearts implore Thee,
But for more power to love until they glow
Like hearths of comfort, eager to restore Thee,
Hidden in human wretchedness and woe.
In souls most sullen Thou art softly dreaming
Of saints and heroes wrought from Thy divine
Pity and patience, still the lost redeeming,
Deepen our spirits for love like Thine.
Dear God, Our Father
Released by Religious Music, "Dear God, Our Father" stands as a solemn testament to the genre's commitment to traditional hymnody. The track exemplifies the style of the era, characterized by its reverent tone and focus on themes of divine providence and familial devotion within a spiritual context. As part of the broader canon of religious music, the recording reflects a specific approach to vocal delivery and instrumentation that prioritizes clarity and emotional resonance over modern production techniques. The song aligns with other works in the catalogue that explore the relationship between the believer and the divine, serving as a timeless piece for congregational use and personal reflection.