Once a Father Told His Children
(Sung to the tune of H #2 - Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing)
Verse 1
Once a father told his children,
"Go and do your daily chores.
Go and work out in my vineyard;
All that's mine will soon be yours."


One responded, "I won't do it!"
Then he changed his mind and went.
One said, "Yes! Just send me to it!"
But he went back home again.

Verse 2
God of love, you call your children;
Some say, "No!" and some say, "Yes!"
Lord, forgive us for our judging
Who will be among the blessed.



For your kingdom is surprising;
Some you call will not obey;
Those we find ourselves despising
May be those who seek your way.