father let me dedicate

1 Father let me dedicate
All this year to you
In whate er my earthly state
In whate er I do
Not from sorrow pain or care
Freedom dare I claim
This alone shall be my prayer
Glorify your name

2 Can a child presume to choose
Where or how to live
Can a father s love refuse
All the best to give
More you give me ev ry day
Than the best can claim
Help me trust you that I may
Glorify your name

3 If in mercy you prolong
Joys that now are mine
If on life serene and fair
Brighter rays may shine
Let my glad heart while it sings
You in all proclaim
And whate er the future brings
Glorify your name

4 If you have for me a cross
And its shadow come
Turning all my gain to loss
Shrouding heart and home
Let me think how your dear Son
To his glory came
And in deepest woe pray on
Glorify your name