Children of the Heavenly Father

In a recent post on Romans 8, we discussed the fact that nothing can separate us from the love of God. Because He loves His children, He will always provide for and protect them. He has never failed and never will. At the time I wrote that, this hymn jumped into my mind and I wanted to share it with you. The words are so true and so rich. Enjoy and be edified.

Children of the heav’nly Father
Safely in His bosom gather;
Nestling bird nor star in Heaven
Such a refuge e’er was given.

God His own doth tend and nourish;
In His holy courts they flourish;
From all evil things He spares them;
In His mighty arms He bears them.

Neither life nor death shall ever
From the Lord His children sever;
Unto them His grace He showeth,
And their sorrows all He knoweth.

Though He giveth or He taketh,
God His children ne’er forsaketh;
His the loving purpose solely
To preserve them pure and holy.

Lo, their very hairs He numbers,
And no daily care encumbers
Them that share His ev’ry blessing
And His help in woes distressing.

Praise the Lord in joyful numbers:
Your Protector never slumbers.
At the will of your Defender
Ev’ry foeman must surrender.

Link to the hymn melody
Link to the devotional which references this hymn