Text: | I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be |
Author: | A. A. Procter |
Tune: | SUBMISSION |
Composer: | A. L. Peace |
1 I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be
A pleasant road;
I do not ask that Thou wouldst take from me
Aught of its load;
2 I do not ask that flowers always spring
Beneath my feet;
I know too well the poison and the sting
Of things too sweet.
3 For one thing only, Lord, dear Lord, I plead:
Lead me aright,
Though strength should falter and though heart should bleed,
Through peace to light.
4 I do not ask, O Lord, that Thou shouldst shed
Full radiance here;
Give but a ray of peace, that I may tread
Without a fear.
5 I do not ask my cross to understand,
My way to see;
Better in darkness just to feel Thy hand,
And follow Thee.
6 Joy is like restless day; but peace divine
Like quiet night.
Lead me, O Lord, till perfect day shall shine,
Through peace to light.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be |
Author: | A. A. Procter |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1920 |
Topic: | General: Home and Personal Use |
Notes: | Public Domain. |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | SUBMISSION |
Composer: | A. L. Peace |
Meter: | 10.4.10.4. |
Key: | E♭ Major |
Notes: | Public Domain. |