11. Father forgive them (Luke 23.34)
‘Father, forgive them…’ words which Jesus uttered on the cross, praying them fervently with his dying breath;
a blessing on those who were tormenting him. Oh for a love like his!
Intro:D E A D/A A D/A
A D/A A
Angry faces round you, howling at you
Bm
Mocking crowds all jeering, as they pierce you through
E7
Enemies are sneering and tormenting,
A
It was then I heard you whispering,
D E A A/G# Fm Bm
"Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do to me"
B E A
Then I saw you looking at them… with no return of malice in your eyes.
A D/A A
Totally rejected by your people,
Bm
Totally dejected as they call you names
E7
Totally ignored they play their gambling games.
A
It was then I heard you whispering,
D E A A/G# Fm Bm
"Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do to me"
B E A
Then I saw you looking at them… with no return of malice in your eyes.
A D/A A
When I too am angry and the pain is there
Bm
When I feel rejection and a deep despair
E7
I see your face before me, and I know you care
A
It is then I hear you whispering,
D E A A/G# Fm Bm
"Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do to me"
B E A
Then I see you looking at them… with no return of malice in your eyes.
E A
Help me to have that same look in my eyes.
©1992 Sheila Hamil
