Hymns of the Kingdom of God ‎#305

305. What Thou wilt, O Father, give

1 What Thou wilt, O Father, give;
All is gain that I receive;
Let the lowliest task be mine,
Grateful, so the work be Thine.

2 If there be some weaker one,
Give me strength to help him on;
If a blinder soul there be,
Let me guide him nearer Thee.

3 Clothe with life the weak intent,
Let me be the thing I meant;
Let me find in Thy employ
Peace that dearer is than joy;

4 Out of self to love be led,
And to heaven acclimated,
Until all things sweet and good
Seem my natural habitude.

Text Information

• First Line: What Thou wilt, O Father, give
• Author: John Greenleaf Whittier (1863)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1923

Tune Information

• Name: NUREMBERG
• Composer: Johann R. Ahle (1664)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.