Anne Steele, Hymn Writer, and Hans G. Nägeli, Composer
History of the sacred song “Father, Whatever of Earthly Bliss,” originally a poem by Anne Steele, Composed by Hans Nägeli and arranged by Lowell Mason.
The theme in this hymn “Father, Whatever of Earthly Bliss” is that of reliance and thankfulness to God. God always blesses the sacrifices of His children.
The Bible reference is found in 1 Peter 5:10, which says, “And the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”
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