John Greenleaf Whittier Meditation. John Greenleaf Whittier has been described as the most American of all our American poets. His verse has been noted as profoundly and pervasively religious.Accordingly, let’s be inspired as we allow John Greenleaf Whittier to lead our meditation in his own poetic verse. We will consider two of his hymns, both […]
Continue readingQuick Guide – Dear Lord and Father of Mankind – Hymn Dear Lord and Father of Mankind – Introduction of the HymnClick Below for Dear Lord and Father of Mankind LyricsDear Lord and Father of Mankind: Hymn of the Week Radio Show EpisodeReading of Dear Lord and Father of Mankind Lyrics(stanzas 1-3)(stanzas 4-6)Background […]
Continue readingLyrics of Dear Lord and Father of Mankind(stanzas 1- 3)Dear Lord and Father of mankind,Forgive our foolish ways;Reclothe us in our rightful mind,In purer lives Thy service find, Indeeper reverence, praise.In simple trust like theirs who heard,Beside the Syrian sea.The gracious calling of the Lord,Let us, like them, without a word,Rise up and follow Thee.O […]
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