The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#532

532. Thy Way, Not Mine, O Lord

1 Thy way, not mine, O Lord,
However dark it be.
Lead me by Thine own hand;
Choose Thou the path for me.
I dare not choose my lot;
I would not if I might.
Choose Thou for me, my God;
So shall I walk aright.

2 Choose Thou for me my friends,
My sickness or my health;
Choose Thou my cares for me,
My poverty or wealth.
Not mine, not mine, the choice
In things or great or small;
Be Thou my Guide, my Strength,
My Wisdom, and my All.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Thy way, not mine, O Lord
• Title: Thy Way, Not Mine, O Lord
• Author: Horatius Bonar (1857, cento)
• Meter: 6.6.6.6.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Psalm 25:5
• Topic: Cross and Comfort

Tune Information

• Name: ICH HALTE TREULICH STILL
• Meter: 6.6.6.6.D.
• Key: D Major
• Source: "Musikalisches Gesangbuch," Leipzig, 1736, ad.