FATHER THOU LOVEST

(A Roundel)

Father, Thou lovest and how well

That love was shown when Jesus came

Here, among men of earth, to dwell.

Father, Thou lovest!

And here He has made known Thy Name

To those whom grace and love compel

To come to Him and own His claim.

He, by the Spirit, would compel

Our fervent voices to proclaim,

As with delight our spirits swell -

"Father, Thou lovest!"