HYMN IX. OBEDIENCE.
I
Thee, dearest Lord, my soul adores,
I would be only Thine;
To Thee my heart and all its pow'rs
I willingly resign.
II
Give me a calm and thankful heart,
From ev'ry murmur free;
The blessings of thy Grace impart,
That I may live to Thee.
III
Whate'er thy sacred will ordains,
O give me strength to bear;
And let me know my Father reigns,
And trust his tender care.
IV
Whate'er thy Providence denies
I calmly would resign;
For thou art just, and good, and wise,
Lord, bend my will to Thine.
V
Be this the purpose of my soul,
And my determin'd choice,
To yield to thy supreme controul,
And in thy will rejoice.
VI
O, may I never faint nor tire,
Nor wander from thy ways;
But (which is all my soul's desire)
Help me to sing thy praise.
