Quiet, Lord, my froward heart

Verse 1

Quiet, Lord, my froward heart; Make me teachable and mild, Upright, simple, free from art; Make me as a weaned child, From distrust and envy free, Pleased with all that pleases Thee.

Verse 2

What Thou shalt to-day provide Let me as a child receive; What to-morrow may betide Calmly to Thy wisdom leave: 'Tis enough that Thou wilt care; Why should I the burden bear?

Verse 3

As a little child relies On a care beyond his own, Knows he's neither strong nor wise, Fears to stir a step alone,-- Let me thus with Thee abide, As my Father, Guard, and Guide.

Verse 4

Thus preserved from Satan's wiles, Safe from dangers, free from fears, May I live upon Thy smiles Till the promised hour appears, When the sons of God shall prove All their Father's boundless love. Amen.