Laudes Domini ‎#692

692. God's plan for us

1 Father, I know that all my life
Is portioned out for me;
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 wipe the weeping eyes;
A heart at leisure from itself,
To sooth and sympathize.

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

4 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, I know that all my life
• Title: God's plan for us
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Backsliding; Christians: Conflicts; Declension, Spiritual; Fidelity; Humility; Patience; Wandering
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: SLINGSBY
• Meter: C. M. 6l
• Key: E♭ Major