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Abba Father! We Approach Thee BLAENWERN Author: James G. Deck, 1802-1884 Musician: William P. Rowlands, 1860-1937 "Abba, Father!" we approach Thee In our Saviour's precious name: We, Thy children, here assembling, Now the promised blessing claim. From our sins His blood hath washed us; 'Tis through Him our souls draw nigh; And Thy Spirit, too, has taught us, "Abba Father!" thus to cry. Once as prodigals we wandered, In our folly, far from Thee; But Thy grace, o'er sin abounding, Rescued us from misery. Thou Thy prodigals hast pardoned, Loved us with a Father's love; Welcomed us with joy o'erflowing, E'en to dwell with Thee above. Clothed in garments of salvation, At Thy table is our place; We rejoice, and Thou rejoicest In the riches riches of Thy grace. "It is meet," we hear Thee saying, "We should merry be and glad, I have found my once lost children, Now they live, who once were dead. "Abba, Father!" all adore Thee, All rejoice in heav'n above; While in us they learn the wonders Of Thy wisdom, wisdom, grace and love. Soon before Thy throne assembled, All Thy children shall proclaim, "Glory, everlasting glory, Be to God and to the Lamb!"