Poems by the late John Bethune :: :: University of Virginia Library

Poems by the late John Bethune

With a sketch of the author's life, by his brother

Bethune, John (1812-1839)

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Since thou hast call'd our parents hence
By thy all wise decree,
O Father of the fatherless,
Our trust is placed in Thee.

Thou know'st our fears and loneliness—
Thou know'st our bitter grief—
O Father of the fatherless,
Be near for our relief.

Thou know'st the wants that trouble us,
And all our cares dost see,

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O Father of the fatherless,
A rich provider be.

Thou see'st the bands that fetter us,
Keep us from evil free,
O Father of the fatherless,
Direct our steps to Thee.

When freed at last from earthliness,
For evermore may we,
O Father of the fatherless,
In Heaven thy children be.