The Church Hymnal ‎#540

540. I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be

1 I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be
A pleasant road;
I do not ask that Thou wouldst take from me
Aught of its load;

2 I do not ask that flowers always spring
Beneath my feet;
I know too well the poison and the sting
Of things too sweet.

3 For one thing only, Lord, dear Lord, I plead:
Lead me aright,
Though strength should falter and though heart should bleed,
Through peace to light.

4 I do not ask, O Lord, that Thou shouldst shed
Full radiance here;
Give but a ray of peace, that I may tread
Without a fear.

5 I do not ask my cross to understand,
My way to see;
Better in darkness just to feel Thy hand,
And follow Thee.

6 Joy is like restless day; but peace divine
Like quiet night.
Lead me, O Lord, till perfect day shall shine,
Through peace to light.

Text Information

• First Line: I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be
• Author: A. A. Procter
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General: Home and Personal Use
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: SUBMISSION
• Composer: A. L. Peace
• Meter: 10.4.10.4.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.