My Heavenly Father

A little child is stilled
Within a moment’s time
If she can reach her father’s side,
And on his shoulders climb.

Her world becomes a calm
Once she has felt his hand;
She feels so safe when he is near,
When by him she can stand.

I have a Father too
Who is my Rock so dear;
I know I’m safe when He is near,
With Him I cannot fear.

No scheme can ever part
My Father’s hand and mine;
No mighty band can take me from
His side by keen design.

Let men prepare their worst,
My Father’s with me still;
They cannot shut His presence out,
Or make Him go at will.

And so I will not fear,
I’m always in His hand.
Wherever I may find myself
Beside me He will stand.

Christina Joy Hommes