Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#499

499. I leave all things to God's direction

1 I leave all things to God's direction,
He loveth me in weal and woe;
His will is good, true His affection,
With tender love His heart doth glow.
My fortress and my rock is He:
What pleaseth God, that pleaseth me.

2 My God hath all things in His keeping,
He is the ever faithful Friend,
He grants me laughter after weeping,
And all His ways in blessings end.
His love endures eternally:
What pleaseth God, that pleaseth me.

3 The will of God shall be my pleasure,
While here on earth is mine abode;
My will is wrong beyond all measure,
It doth not will what pleaseth God.
The Christian's maxim e'er must be:
What pleaseth God, that pleaseth me.

4 God knows what must be done to save me,
His love for me will never cease,
For He upon His palms did grave me
With purest gold of living grace.
Avaunt, my own will, off with thee!
What pleaseth God, that pleaseth me.

5 My God desires the soul's salvation,
Me also He desires to save;
Therefore, with Christian resignation,
All earthly troubles I will brave.
His will be done eternally:
What pleaseth God, that pleaseth me.

Text Information

• First Line: I leave all things to God's direction
• Meter: 9, 8, 9, 8, 8, 8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Cross and Comfort

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