1. Though I Was Born an Orphan Eric Schumacher & David L. Ward (c) 2009 ThousandTongues.org, admin by Thousand Tongues Verse 1: Though I was born an orphan, Abandoned and alone, Enslaved and bound in darkness, Without a hope or home, The God of grace and mercy From his eternal throne Ordained to be my Father And claim me as His own.

2. Though I Was Born an Orphan Eric Schumacher & David L. Ward (c) 2009 ThousandTongues.org, admin by Thousand Tongues Verse 2: That I might be adopted The Father sent his Son To live in full obedience And die for what I've done. Now through his resurrection, Through faith, with him I'm one. A member of his household, I am an heir, a son.

3. Though I Was Born an Orphan Eric Schumacher & David L. Ward (c) 2009 ThousandTongues.org, admin by Thousand Tongues Verse 3: To soothe my fear and worry The Spirit from on high Was sent to be a witness That "Father!" I might cry. O How I love this Father! I'm never left alone. He's come to dwell within me Until he calls me home.

4. Though I Was Born an Orphan Eric Schumacher & David L. Ward (c) 2009 ThousandTongues.org, admin by Thousand Tongues Verse 4: Since I have this adoption, I cannot close my home To widows and to orphans, Abandoned and alone. Lord, fill me with compassion To love the fatherless, That I might show the nations How great my Father is!