ABBA, FATHER! WE APPROACH THEE

Abba, Father! we approach Thee
In our Saviour's precious name;
We, Thy children, here assembling,
Access to Thy presence claim;
From our sin His blood hath washed us:
'Tis through Him our souls draw near,
And Thy Spirit, too, hath taught us,
Abba, Father! name so dear.

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 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 heaven above;
While in us they learn the wonders
Of Thy wisdom, power and love;
Soon, before Thy throne assembled,
All Thy children shall proclaim,
Glory, everlasting glory,
Be to God and to the Lamb.