A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) ‎#252

252. Resignation

O let my trembling soul be still,
While darkness veils this mortal eye,
And wait Thy wise and holy will,
Though wrapped in fears and mystery:
I cannot, Lord, Thy purpose see;
Yet all is well since ruled by Thee!

When, mounted on Thy clouded car,
Thou send’st Thy darker spirits down,
I can discern Thy light afar,
Thy light sweet beaming through their frown;
And, should I faint a moment, then
I think of Thee, and smile again.

So, trusting in Thy love, I tread
The narrow path of duty on;
What though some cherished joys are fled?
What though some flattering dreams are gone?
Yet purer, nobler joys remain,
And peace is won through conquered pain.

Text Information

• First Line: O Let my trembling soul be still
• Title: Resignation
• Author: Bowring
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1866

Tune Information

(No tune information)