Renewal Song (Father I Thank You)

This is a hymn of thanks.

It was written by Australian Roman Catholic priest Fr Frank Andersen.  It was originally published in the Eagles Wings collection and was later included in the Scripture in Song - The Music of Frank Andersen MSC  which is still available.   The music booklets for both of these collections include sheet music for the song.

The un-named tune was written by Fr Andersen:  it is in a major key (D in the original printing), with a 4/4 time signature.



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Lyrics

The lyrics are copyright, and cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website.

The song starts with a chorus, and has three verses, each with four lines. A rough outline is
Chorus:
Father I thank you for your goodness.
You show yourself to children.
And in my life I see you leading me
Into my childhood once again.

1 Under the shadow of your guiding hand
... And I am young again.


2 I feel the waters of your life in me;
... And I am born again.

3 Beside your waters I am growing still!
... And I am strong again.

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KEEP IN CASE ORIGINAL IS REMOVED, BUT DO NOT DISPLAY Father I thank you for your goodness.
You show yourself to children.
And in my life I see you leading me
Into my childhood once again.

1 Under the shadow of your guiding hand
I walk the journey of my life.
Across the years I see you leading me;
And I am young again.

2 I feel the waters of your life in me;
They come from deep within my heart.
Into your peacefulness you’re calling me.
And I am born again.

3 Beside your waters I am growing still.
Your spirit rises in my heart.
Renewing every fibre of my life;
And I am strong again.

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