Laudes Domini ‎#830

830. Psalm 131

1 Quiet, Lord, my froward heart,
Make me teachable and mild,
Upright, simple, free from art,
Make me as a weaned child:
From distrust and envy free,
Pleased with all that pleases thee.

2 What thou shalt to-day provide,
Let me as a child receive;
What to-morrow may betide,
Calmly to thy wisdom leave:
'Tis enough that thou wilt care;
Why should I the burden bear?

3 As a little child relies
On a care beyond his own,
Knows he's neither strong nor wise,
Fears to stir a step alone;--
Let me thus with thee abide,
As my Father, Guard, and Guide.

Text Information

• First Line: Quiet, Lord, my froward heart
• Title: Psalm 131
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Calmness; Christians: Graces; Contentment; Gentleness: Of Christians; Graces: Christian; Humility; Trust: In Providence
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: GUIDE
• Meter: 7s, 6l
• Key: G Major or modal