I wrote these sometime ago, feel free to use them if you feel they are suitable.  Ann


FATHERS IN ZION

As fathers in Zion you'll all love your children
And teach them to know of the Gospel of love,
And the Priesthood you hold you will honour with care
And so reap the blessings of Heaven above.


Dear brethren strive hard to fulfil your great mission,
And strive through your life to make Godhood your aim,
With mercy and justice, great caring and patience,
Preside in your home in the dear Saviours name.


So brethren, prepare to be fathers in Zion,
And look at your actions by day and by night,
That your children will honour and love you so dearly,
And show by your deeds you are men of pure light.


Sung to tune "Now let us rejoice" but NO CHORUS


FATHERS GUIDE YOUR CHILDREN

Fathers guide your children onward,
Guide them to their home above.
Be a father full of goodness
Be a father full of love
Guide your children, guide your children
To their heavenly home above.

Fathers follow Christ's example
In all the things you do and say.
Show them with much tender loving
Show the true and faithful way
Show your children, show your children
By the things you do and say.

Fathers never force your children
To do the right things each day.
Show them gently, show them kindly
Freedom to choose the right way
Teach your children, teach your children
Choose the right things every day.

Fathers, one day you'll be worthy
Of a kingly throne on high.
Lead your children onward, upward
To be together when you die.
Love your children, love your children
With a love that never dies.

M Ann Margetson © May 21, 2000
2000/Fathersguide
Sing to number 83. Cwm Rhonnda

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