The Cyber Hymnal ‎#2768

2768. I Do Not Ask, O Lord

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 should 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
• Title: I Do Not Ask, O Lord
• Author: Adelaide Procter (1862)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: Legends and Lyrics, a Book of Verse, 1862
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: SUBMISSION, Albert L. Peace, 1889

Tune Information

• Name: ORONO
• Composer: Karl Pomeroy Harrington, 1861-1953
• Meter: CM
• Incipit: 32343 54643 21235
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain