Father, who on us do shower
by Percy Dearmer (1867–1936)
Representative text
As printed in The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal (1985), no. 643.
Verse 1
Father, who on us do shower Gifts of plenty form Your dower, To Your people give the power All Your gifts to use aright.
Verse 2
Give pure happiness in leisure Temperance in every pleasure, Wholesome use of earthly treasure Bodies clean and spirits bright.
Verse 3
Lift from this and every nation All that brings us degradation; Quell the forces of temptation; Put Your enemies to flight.
Verse 4
Father, You who sought and found us, Son of God, whose love has bound us, Holy Spirit, in us, round us, Hear us, Godhead infinite.