One prayer I have, all prayers in one

Verse 1

One prayer I have,--all prayers in one, When I am wholly Thine; Thy will, my God, Thy will be done, And let that will be mine.

Verse 2

All-wise, all-mighty, and all-good, In Thee I firmly trust; Thy ways, unknown or understood, Are merciful and just.

Verse 3

Is life with many comforts crown'd, Upheld in peace and health, With dear affections twined around, Lord, in my time of wealth,--

Verse 4

May I remember, that to Thee, Whate'er I have I owe; And back in gratitude from me, May all Thy bounties flow.

Verse 5

Thy gifts are only then enjoy'd, When used as talents lent; Those talents only well employ'd, When in Thy service spent.

Verse 6

And though Thy wisdom takes away, Shall I arraign Thy will? No, let me bless Thy name, and say, "The Lord is gracious still."

Verse 7

A pilgrim through the earth I roam, Of nothing long possest, And all must fail when I go home, For this is not my rest.

Verse 8

Write but my name upon the roll Of Thy redeem'd above, Then heart, and mind, and strength and soul, I'll love Thee for Thy love.