Children of the Heavenly Father
More secure is no one ever
Than the loved ones of the Savior
Not yon star, on high abiding,
Nor the bird in home-nest hiding.
God His own doth tend and nourish
In His holy courts they flourish
Like a father kind He spares them,
In His loving arms He bears them.
Neither life nor death can ever
From the Lord His children sever
For His love and deep compassion
Comforts them in tribulation
Little flock, to joy then yield thee!
Jacob's God will ever shield thee
Rest secure with this Defender,
At His will all foes surrender.
What He takes or what He gives us
Shows the Father's love so precious
We may trust His purpose wholly
Tis His children's welfare solely.
Children of the Heavenly Father
Safely in His bosom gather
Free from cares that oft distress us
He will love and He will bless us.
~ Lina Sandell
