Source of my life's refreshing springs

Verse 1

Source of my life's refreshing springs, Whose presence in my heart sustains me, Thy love appoints me pleasant things, Thy mercy orders all that pains me.

Verse 2

If loving hearts were never lonely, If all they wish might always be, Accepting what they look for only, They might be glad, but not in Thee.

Verse 3

Well may Thy own beloved, who see In all their lot their Father's pleasure, Bear loss of all they love, save Thee, Their living, everlasting treasure.

Verse 4

Well may Thy happy children cease From restless wishes prone to sin, And, in Thy own exceeding peace, Yield to Thy daily discipline.

Verse 5

We need as mnch the cross we bear, As air we breathe, — as light we see; It draws us to Thy side in prayer, It binds us to our strength in Thee.