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I Love Thy Will

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1 I love thy will, O God,
Thy blessed, perfect will,
In which this once rebellious heart
Lies satisfied and still.

2 I love thy will, O God!
It is my joy, my rest;
It glorifies my common task,
It makes each trial blest.

3 I love thy will, O God!
The sunshine or the rain;
Some days are bright with praise, and some
Sweet with accepted pain.

4 I love thy will, O God!
O hear my earnest plea,
That as thy will is done in heaven,
It may be done in me!

Source: The Epworth Hymnal: containing standard hymns of the Church, songs for the Sunday-School, songs for social services, songs for the home circle, songs for special occasions #193

Author: Bessie Pegg MacLaughlin

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Author: Elizabeth Cheney

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Text Information

First Line: I love Thy will, O God
Title: I Love Thy Will
Author: Bessie Pegg MacLaughlin
Author: Elizabeth Cheney
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Hymns of the Millennial Dawn #ad107

Hymns of the Millennial Dawn, with Music #d107

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Poems and Hymns of Dawn #114

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The Epworth Hymnal #193

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