The New Christian Hymnal ‎#298

298. 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 ask Thee for a thoughtful love,
Thro' constant watching wise,
To meet the glad with joyful smiles,
To wipe the weeping eyes;
A heart at leisure from itself
To soothe and sympathize.

3. I would not have the resless 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.

4. 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.

5. 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 Waring (1850)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 8 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: The Christian Life: Guidance

Tune Information

• Name: MORWELLHAM
• Composer: Dr. C. Steggall, 1826-1905
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 8 6
• Incipit: 34565 31436 71234
• Key: E♭ Major