Hymns, no. 299
Children of Our Heavenly Father

1. Children of our Heav’nly Father Safely in his bosom gather; Nestling bird nor star in heaven Such a refuge e’er was given.

2. Neither life nor death shall ever From the Lord his children sever; Unto them his grace he showeth, And their sorrows all he knoweth.

3. Though he giveth or he taketh, God his children ne’er forsaketh; His the loving purpose solely To preserve them pure and holy.