Father, Father Abraham, To-day look on us from above; On us, the offspring of thy faith, The children of thy Christ-like love.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A plea for divine favor based on faith and spiritual heritage.
- In plain terms
- Ask for blessing based on shared faith and love.
- What can you take from it?
- Connect to a larger legacy when asking for help.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you turn to for help?
- What is your spiritual foundation?
Another view
It assumes a specific religious framework is accepted by all.
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