443 | Trinity Hymnal#444 | 445 |
Text: | Father, I know that all my life |
Author: | Anna L. Waring |
Tune: | MORWELLHAM |
Composer: | Charles Steggall, 1826-1905 |
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 would not have the restless 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.
3 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.
4 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.
Amen.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Father, I know that all my life |
Author: | Anna L. Waring (1850) |
Meter: | 8. 6. 8. 6. 8. 6. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1961 |
Scripture: | |
Topic: | Christian Life: Obedience; Christian Service; Common Duties and Things(6 more...) |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | MORWELLHAM |
Composer: | Charles Steggall, 1826-1905 |
Meter: | 8. 6. 8. 6. 8. 6. |
Key: | E♭ Major |