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Dear Lord and Father

Lyrics by
John Greenleaf Whittier (1872)
Music by
Frederick Charles Maker (1887)
Tune
REST · 8.6.8.6
Scripture
Philippians 4:6-7
Verse 1
Dear Lord and Father of mankind,
Forgive our feverish ways;
Reclothe us in our rightful mind
In purer lives Thy service find,
In deeper reverence praise.

Originally titled 'The Brewing of Soma,' this hymn was adapted for Christian use and became one of the most beloved English hymns.