Verse 1
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O, Father of the fatherless,
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In Whom all fami - lies are blessed,
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I love the way You fa - ther me;
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You gave me life, forgave the past,
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Now, in Your arms, I'm safe at last,
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I love the way You father me.
Chorus
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Father me, forever You'll father me,
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And in Your embrace I'll be forever secure;
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I love the way You father me,
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I love the way You father me.
Verse 2
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When bruised and broken, I draw near,
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You hold me close and dry my tears,
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I love the way You fa - ther me;
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At last my fearful heart is still,
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Surrendered to Your perfect will,
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I love the way You father me.
Verse 3
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If in my foolishness I stray, returning empty and ashamed,
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I love the way You fa - ther me;
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Exchanging for my wretchedness,
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Your radiant robes of righteousness,
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I love the way You father me.
Verse 4
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And when I look into Your eyes,
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I love the way You fa - ther me;
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Before such love, I stand amazed
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And ever will, through endless days,
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I love the way You father me.