Submissive Resignation

Verse 1

O Lord, my best desire fulfil, And help me to resign Life, health, and comfort to Thy will, And make Thy pleasure mine.

Verse 2

Why should I shrink at Thy command, Whose love forbids my fears? Or tremble at the gracious hand That wipes away my tears?

Verse 3

No, rather let me freely yield What most I prize to Thee, Who never hast a good withheld, Or wilt withhold, from me.

Verse 4

Thy favor, all my journey through, Thou art engaged to grant: What else I want, or think I do, 'Tis better still to want.