Another hymn by JND, one which did not appear in the Little Flock Hymn Book till the 1932 edition. Part of the poem 'Sons' 1879, page 45 of Spiritual Songs, Kingston Bible Trust, 1985 reprint.

026, 1932, 1951, 1962, 1973, 2001.	Darby, J. N. 18.11.1800-29.4.1882, b. Westminster. Trinity College, Dublin, 1825 C of Ireland deacon, then priest c1825- c1831, editor of 1881 LFHB, d. Sundridge House, Bournemouth, Dorset. C.M.
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Father, Thy love our portion is	John 16.27 the Father himself loveth you
As sons, like Christ, with Thee;	Rom 8.29 conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren
O who can tell of love like this,	1John 3.1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God
So sovereign,	De 7.7, 8 Not because ye were more in number than all the peoples, hath Jehovah been attached to you and chosen you, for ye are the fewest of all the peoples; but because Jehovah loved you,
full and free?	De 10:15 Only the LORD had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, [even] you above all people, as [it is] this day.
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His Father Thou, and ours through grace,	John 20.17 my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.
We taste the same delight;	John 17.13 these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves
Blest in the brightness of Thy face,	Ps 89.15 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance
In heav'n's unclouded light.	2Sam 23.4 he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds
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Unchanging glory fills the place	2Tim 2.10 the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory
Where Jesus dwells on high,	Acts 3.20.21 Jesus Christ... Whom the heaven must receive
But brighter joy our spirits trace	Ps 16:11 Thou wilt make known to me the path of life: thy countenance is fulness of joy; at thy right hand are pleasures for evermore.
With Him, for ever nigh!	1Thess 4.17 so shall we ever be with the Lord
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Eternal ages shall declare	Eph 2.7 That in the ages to come he might shew
The riches of Thy grace,	Eph 2.7 the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us
To those who with Thy Son shall share	John 17.24 Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am
A son's eternal place.	John 8.35 the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the son abideth ever
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Father, Thy love, the source of all,	Romans 11.36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen
Sweeter than all it gives,	Ps. 63.3 thy lovingkindness is better than life
Shines on us now without recall,	Isa 54.10 the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee,
And lasts while Jesus lives.	Eph 1.6 he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
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We joy in Thee, Thy holy love	Rom 5.11 we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ

Our endless portion is-	Jer 31:3 Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.
Like Thine own Son, with Him above,	Rom 8.29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son
In brightest heav'nly bliss.	Zep 3:14 Exult, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; rejoice and be glad with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem:

John Nelson Darby, 'Father, Thy name our souls would bless,' written at Pau, in the south of France, 1879

025, 1881, 1903, 1932, 1951, 1962, 1973, 2001.	Darby, J. N. 18.11.1800-29.4.1882, b. Westminster. Trinity College, Dublin, 1825 C of Ireland deacon, then priest c1825- c1831, editor of 1881 LFHB, d. Sundridge House, Bournemouth, Dorset. C.M.
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Father, Thy name our souls would bless,	1Peter 1.17 And if ye call on the Father...
As children taught by grace,	1Th 4.9 ye yourselves are taught of God
Lift up our hearts in righteousness	Ps 25.1 Unto thee, Jehovah, do I lift up my soul...
And joy before Thy face.	Job 33.26 he shall see his face with joy
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Sweet is the confidence Thou giv'st,	Ps 65.5 O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth
Though high above our praise;	Ps 106:2 Who can utter the mighty acts of Jehovah? [who] can shew forth all his praise?
Our hearts resort to where Thou liv'st	Ps 84:2 My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of Jehovah; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
In heav'n's unclouded rays.	Re 21:23 And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb [is] the light thereof.
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There in the purpose of Thy love	Prov 8.31 my delights were with the sons of men
Our place is now prepared,	Joh 14:2 In my Father’s house there are many abodes; were it not so, I had told you: for I go to prepare you a place;
As sons with Him who is above,	Eph 2.6 hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus
Who all our sorrows shared.	Isa 53.4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows:
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Absent as yet, we rest in hope,	2Cor 5.6 whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord
Treading the desert path,	Job 28:7 There is a path which no fowl knoweth, and which the vulture’s eye hath not seen:
Waiting for Him who takes us up	Php 3.20 we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ
Beyond the power of death.	Rev 21.4 God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying
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O Holy Father, keep us here	John 17.11 Holy Father
In that blest Name of love,	John 17.11 keep through thine own name
Walking before Thee without fear,	1John 4.18 perfect love casteth out fear
Till all be joy above.	Ps. 16.11 in thy presence is fulness of joy

C T Lambert, composer, poet, hymn/tune book editor.

386, 1932 1951 1962 1973 2001	Lambert, Charles Theodore, 1890/1-1959, local Sidcup retired around 1945 to Devon, see also 'Poems', editor of 1932 LFHB mus. Edition., see also 1965 Tunebook. 11.11.11.11. Trochaic
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Jesus, Thou art coming, coming as the King,	Lu 19:38 saying, Blessed the King that comes in the name of [the] Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.
To this world of sorrow	Re 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
happiness to bring;	Isa 65:18 But be ye glad and rejoice for ever [in that] which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.
Evil then shall vanish,	Isa 11:9 They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain; for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of Jehovah, as the waters cover the sea.
wars and strife shall cease,	Ps 46:9 He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
Thou, O mighty Victor,	Isa 63:1 Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.
art the Prince of Peace.	Isa 9.6 his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
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All Thy works shall praise Thee:	Ps 145.10 All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.
men both high and low,	Ps 150:6 Let everything that hath breath praise Jah. Hallelujah!
From the least to greatest,	Jer 31.34 they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them,
Thee as Lord shall know;	Joe 3:17 So shall ye know that I am the LORD your God dwelling in Zion, my holy mountain:
All shall call Thee blessed,	Ps 72.17 his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.
all Thy Name confess;	Php 2:11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Jesus, Thou art worthy,	Re 5:12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
Sun of righteousness!	Mal 4.2 But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings;
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Jesus, Priest enthroned,	Zech 6.13 he... shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.
King of righteousness,	Heb 7.2 first being by interpretation King of righteousness,
Thou art King of Salem, Thou art King of peace;	Heb 7.2 and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;
All Thy people call Thee,	Zeph 3.9 For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the LORD, to serve him with one consent.
call from near and far:	Isa 57:19 I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him.
Come, Thou root of David, bright and Morning Star!	Rev 22.16 I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

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Come, Thou King triumphant:	Ps 24:8 Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
all the earth is Thine;	Ps 89.11 The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: as for the world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them.
Show Thy mighty power,	Isa 64.1 Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence,
let Thy glory shine;	Ps 80:1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth.
Come, Thou King of glory, Lord of hosts in heav'n,	Ps 24:10 Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he [is] the King of glory. Selah.
Come, Lord Jesus, Saviour! Even so, Amen.	Rev 22.20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.