THE CHURCH
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS

(86.86.86) R. C. H. 528

by ANNA LAETITIA WARING, 1820-1910

Father, I know that all my life
I have learnt the secret of being content in any and every situation". Phil. 4:11
Father, I know that all my life
Is portioned out for me;
And the changes that are sure to come
I do not fear to see:
But I ask thee for a present mind,
Intent on pleasing Thee,
I ask Thee for a thoughtful love,
Through constant watching wise,
To meet the glad with joyful smiles,
And to wipe the weeping eyes,
And a heart at leisure from itself,
To soothe and sympathize.
I would not have the restless will
That hurries to and fro,
Seeking for some great thing to do,
Or secret thing to know;
I would be treated as a child.
And guided where I go.
Wherever in the world I am,
In whatsoe'er estate,
I have a fellowship with hearts
To keep and cultivate,
And a work of lowly love to do,
For the Lord on whom I wait.
So I ask Thee for the daily strength
To none that ask denied,
And a mind to blend with outward life
While keeping at Thy side, s9
Content to fill alittle space,
If Thou be glorified.