The Cyber Hymnal ‎#5870

5870. Since All the Downward Tracts of Time

1. Since all the downward tracts of time
God’s watchful eye surveys,
O who so wise to choose our lot
Or to appoint our ways?

2. Good when He gives, supremely good,
Nor less when He denies;
E’en crosses from His sovereign hand
Are blessings in disguise.

3. Why should we doubt a Father’s love,
So constant and so kind?
To His unerring, gracious will
Be every wish resigned.

Text Information

• First Line: Since all the downward tracts of time
• Title: Since All the Downward Tracts of Time
• Author: James Hervey (1746)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: Reflections from a Flower Garden, 1746
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: WILTSHIRE
• Composer: George Thomas Smart (1795)
• Meter: CM
• Incipit: 53511 71432 23575
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain