Lyrics:

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.

Text: Caroline V. Sandell-Berg, 1832-1903; trans. by Ernst W. Olson, 1870-1958. English translation (c) Board of Publication, Lutheran Church in America. Used by permission.

Music: Traditional Swedish melody

-History:

Written By: Caroline V. Sandell-Berg, trans by Ernst W. Olson

Music: Traditional Swedish melody