I LOVE THE FATHER (I)

I love the Father for He gave His Son

For me; I love the Father for He gave

Innumerable blessings and forgave

Me through the worth of all that Christ has done.

I love the Father since He deigned to run

To welcome me as one brought from the grave;

I love Him since He wished to bless and save:

He blessed me in His well-beloved One.

Considering the graciousness that brought

My soul to Christ, whence I will never drift,

I love the Father for what He has wrought.

I love the Father for He makes me lift

My heart in praise, considering the thought

Christ has me from the Father as a gift.