IN HONOR OF FATHERS

My father's hands provide well for our family,
In quiet strength he leads and he protects.
Gently he guides, builds up, gives affirmation,
Each child in truth and tenderness corrects.

My father's soul
is blessed with joy and gladness
He sees each one with tender eyes of love.
He finds new strength
while listening, talking, praying,
With God, His heavenly Father up above.

My father's heart is open wide for others.
He shares his faith and is a loyal friend.
Gives of himself in ways one cannot measure,
Is patient, kind, each quarrel he will mend.

CHORUS:
My father's love, a precious, treasured blessing!
It gives assurance for the trials I face.
It conquers fear, gives strength for every testing.
I know his love, his heart of grace!

Karin Ristau

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