Father, accept our off 'ring,

Our song of grateful praise.
2. The dearest gift of Heaven,
Love's written word of truth,
To us is early given,

To guide our steps in youth;
We hear the wondrous story,
The tale of Calvary;
We read of homes in glory,
From sin and sorrow free.

3. Redeemer! grant thy blessing!
O! teach us how to pray,
That each, thy fear possessing,

May tread life's onward way; Then where the pure are dwelling We hope to meet again, And sweeter numbers swelling, Forever praise thy Name.

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