594 | The Hymnal#595 | 596 |
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.
Amen.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be |
Author: | Adelaide A. Procter (1862) |
Publication Date: | 1895 |