What Makes a Dad

Dottie Rambo "I Have a Father Who Can"



In 1968 the legendary Dottie Rambo recorded a negro spiritual album entitled, "It's the Soul of Me."  She featured black backup singers for each one of the songs that she sang.  As a result of the production of the album, Rambo went on to win an emmy and was declared Trendsetter of the Year in 1968 by Billboard Magazine.  One of the songs she recorded on this album was "I Have a Father Who Can".  It's a great song that exemplifies there's nothing impossible with God.  He can do things that in our finite minds we would consider impossible.  Nothing is impossible with God.  I want to wish every father a Happy Father's Day today.  I have a poem I'm going to share with you.  It's entitled, "What Makes a Dad." 

WHAT MAKES A DAD

Good took the strength of a mountain,

The majesty of a tree,

The warmth of a summer sun,

The calm of a quiet sea,

The generous soul of nature,

The comforting arm of night,

The wisdom of the ages,

The power of the eagle's flight,

The joy of a morning in spring,

The faith of a mustard seed,

The patience of eternity,

The depth of a family need,

Then God combined these qualities,

When there was nothing more to add,

He knew his masterpiece was complete,

And so,

He called it....Dad

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