Trinity Hymnal ‎#575

575. My God and Father, day by day

1 My God and Father, day by day,
Far from my home in life's rough way,
O teach me from my heart to say,
"Thy will be done."

2 Though dark my path and sad my lot,
Let me be still and murmur not,
Or breathe the prayer divinely taught,
"Thy will be done."

3 What though in lonely grief I sigh
For friends belov'd, no longer nigh,
Submissive still would I reply,
"Thy will be done."

4 If thou shouldst call me to resign
What most I prize, it ne'er was mine;
I only yield thee what was thine,
"Thy will be done."

5 Let but my fainting heart be blest
With thy sweet Spirit for its guest,
My God, to thee I leave the rest:
"Thy will be done."

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: My God and Father, day by day
• Author: Charlotte Elliott (1834)
• Meter: 8. 8. 8. 4.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Matthew 6:10
• Topic: Christian Life: Submission; Comfort; God: Will of

Tune Information

• Name: ALMSGIVING
• Composer: John B. Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: 8. 8. 8. 4.
• Key: G Major