Text:Father, hear us as we pray
Author:Edith F. B. MacAlister
Tune:HANNA
Composer:Rev. Calvin W. Laufer

350. Father, hear us as we pray

1 Father, hear us as we pray
For these little ones today:
Good and gentle may they be;
Ever loving Thee.

2 Fold them 'neath the wings of love;
Write their names in heaven above:
Guard and keep them safe from harm;
Hold them with Thine arm.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Father, hear us as we pray
Author: Edith F. B. MacAlister (alt.)
Meter: 7. 7. 7. 5.
Publication Date: 1950
Topic: The Church and the Sacraments: Baptism; Baptism; Children's Day
Tune Information
Name: HANNA
Composer: Rev. Calvin W. Laufer (1927)
Meter: 7. 7. 7. 5.
Incipit: 35214 43514 32223
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: Music copyright, 1928, by C. W. Laufer.
Notes: Public Domain.



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