We found "fonder" used in 4 sacred songs, each carrying a unique message of faith.
fonder
...Ever to thee my heart still turns again;
To thee my love grows ever fonder, fonder,
Till in its might it is akin to pain....
Ever to thee my heart still turns again;
To thee my love grows ever fonder, fonder,
Till in its might it is akin to pain.
...When my steps wander, over me bend
Truer and fonder, Savior and friend!
Ever confessing Thee, I will raise...
When my steps wander, over me bend
Truer and fonder, Savior and friend!
Ever confessing Thee, I will raise
...Surely you need Him, purest and best;
Truer than father, fonder than mother,
Come unto Him, and He will give you rest....
Surely you need Him, purest and best;
Truer than father, fonder than mother,
Come unto Him, and He will give you rest.
...And help as could no other;
Rather gather closer, fonder,
Sheep that wander, feed and fold them,...
And help as could no other;
Rather gather closer, fonder,
Sheep that wander, feed and fold them,
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