THE CHURCH
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS

Holy father, thou hast given

by WILLIAM BRUCE, 1812-82

Holy father, thou hast given
"I have not departed from your law for you yourself have taught me". Psalm 119:102
Holy father, thou hast given
Holy truth from highest heaven;
Words of counsel wise and pure;-
Words of promise bright and sure;
Light that guides us back to thee,
Back to peace and purity.
Clearer than the sun at noon,
Fairer than the silver moon,
Through the clouds and through
the night
Shineth aye this heavenly light;
Help us, Lord, to lift our eyes,
Take its guidance, and be wise.
Here the wisdom from above,
Beaming holiness and love,
Stirring hope, dispelling fear,
Shines to save; for Christ is here:
Knowing, trusting Him, we come
From our wanderings gladly home.
Blessed saviour, light Divine,
Thou hast bid us rise and shine:
Grant thy grace, and we shall be
Children of the day in thee,
Showing all around the road
Back to life, and love, and God.