Since All the Downward Tracts of Time

Verse 1

Since all the varying scenes of time God's watchful eye surveys, O who so wise to choose our lot, Or to appoint our ways?

Verse 2

Good, when he gives, supremely good, Nor less when he denies; E'en crosses, from his sovereign hand, Are blessings in disguise.

Verse 3

Why should we doubt a Father's love, So constant and so kind? To his unerring, gracious will Be every wish resigned.