The Hymnal ‎#595

595. I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be

1 I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be
A pleasant road;
I do not ask that Thou wouldst take from me
Aught of its load.

2 I do not ask that flowers should always spring
Beneath my feet;
I know too well the poison and the sting
Of things too sweet.

3 For one thing only, Lord, dear Lord, I plead:
Lead me aright
Though strength should falter and though heart should bleed,
Through peace to light.

4 I do not ask, O Lord, that thou shouldst shed
Full radiance here;
Give but a ray of peace, that I may tread
Without a fear.

5 I do not ask my cross to understand,
My way to see;
Better in darkness just to feel Thy hand,
And follow Thee.

6 Joy is like restless day; but peace Divine
Like quiet night;
Lead me, O Lord, till perfect day shall shine,
Through peace to light.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be
• Author: Adelaide A. Procter (1862)
• Publication Date: 1895

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