Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#79

79. Father, I know that all my life

1 Father, I know that all my life
Is portion'd out by Thee;
The changes that will surely come
I do not fear to see:
I ask Thee for a present mind,
Intent on pleasing Thee.

2 I ask Thee for a thoughtful love,
Through constant watching wise,
To meet the glad with joyful smiles,
And to wipe the weeping eyes;
A heart at leisure from itself,
To soothe and sympathize.

3 I would not have the restless will
That hurries to and fro,
That seeks for some great thing to do,
Or secret thing to know:
I would be treated as a child,
And guided where I go.

4 Wherever in the world I am,
In whatsoe'er estate,
I have a fellowship with hearts,
To keep and cultivate;
A work of lowly love to do
For Him on whom I wait.

5 I ask Thee for the daily strength,
To none that ask denied,
A mind to blend with outward life,
While keeping at Thy side;
Content to fill a little space,
If Thou be glorified.

6 And if some things I do not ask,
Among my blessings be,
I'd have my spirit filled the more
With grateful love to Thee;
More careful, not to serve Thee much,
But please Thee perfectly.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, I know that all my life
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Self-Consecration; Courage of Christians; God: wonderful in providence; Goodness of God: a ground of trust; Providence; Resignation
• Notes: Author from index: Anna L. Waring

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