A meek, obedient child to thee;

And try, in every deed and thought,

To serve and please thee as I ought.

3Art thou my Father?--I'll depend

Upon the care of such a friend;

And only wish to do and be

Whatever seemeth good to thee.

4Art thou my Father?--Then, at last,

When all my days on earth are past,

Send down and take me, in thy love,