For Father's Day

My Daddy is a thinking man
and likes to contemplate
And tries to do the best he can
to keep things neat and straight.

My Daddy is a witty guy
and likes to make things fun
If there's a twinkle in his eye
Be ready for a pun.

My Daddy is a man who prays
A child before God's throne
And seeks to know his Father's ways,
While caring for his own.

My Daddy does a lot of things
He walks, he talks, he plays
He preaches, washes dishes, sings
But best of all he prays.

And so today on Father's Day
Amidst the busyness
I want to stop and, thankful, say
Father, thanks for this.

"Strength of my heart, I need not fail

Not mine to fear, but to obey;

With such a Leader, who could quail?

Thou art as Thou wert yesterday.

Strength of my heart, I rest in Thee,

Fulfill Thy purposes through me!"

-Amy Carmichael