Songs

Abba, Father, we approach Thee

40
				8.7.8.7.D.


1	"Abba, Father," we approach Thee
	 In our Savior's precious name.
	 We, Thy children, here assembling,
	 Access to Thy presence claim.
	 From our sin His blood has washed us,
	 'Tis through Him our souls draw near,
	 And Thy Spirit too, hath taught us,
	 "Abba, Father!" Name so dear.

2	Once as prodigals we wandered,
	In our folly, far from Thee;
	But Thy grace, o'er sin abounding,
	Rescued us from misery.
	Thou the prodigals hast pardoned
	Loved us with a Father’s love;
	Welcomed us with joy o’rflowing,
	E’en to dwell with Thee above.

3	Clothed in garments of salvation,
	At Thy table is our place;
	We rejoice, and Thou rejoicest,
	In the riches of Thy grace.
	"It is meet," we hear Thee saying,
	"We should merry be and glad;
	I have found My once-lost children,
	Now they live,  who once were dead."

4	"Abba, Father," we adore Thee,
	 All rejoice in heaven above
	 While in n us they  learn the wonders
	 Of Thy wisdom, power,  and love.
	 Soon before Thy throne assembled,
	 All Thy children shall proclaim
	 “Glory, everlasting glory, Be to God,
	 And to the Lamb!”

					James G. Deck