Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) ‎#559

559. Father, I Know That All My Life

1 Father, I know that all my life
is portioned out for me;
the changes that are sure to come,
I do not fear to see:
I ask thee for a present mind,
intent on pleasing thee.

2 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 I go.

3 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.

4 In service which thy will appoints
there are no bonds for me;
my secret heart is taught the truth
that makes thy children free;
a life of self-renouncing love
is one of liberty.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, I know that all my life
• Title: Father, I Know That All My Life
• Author: Anna Laetitia Waring (1850)
• Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Philippians 4:11
  ;
  Philippians 4
• Topic: The Christian Life: Obedience; Cheerfulness; Christian Service; Contentment; Daily Living; Decrees of God; Faith: Living by; Life: Sacredness of; Patience of Christians

Tune Information

• Name: MORWELLHAM
• Composer: Charles Steggal, 1826-1905
• Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6.
• Key: E♭ Major