Choice Hymns of the Faith ‎#325

325. Thy Will Be Done!

1 My God, my Father, while I stray
Far from my home, on life's rough way,
Oh, teach me from my heart to say,
“Thy will be done!”

Refrain:
Thy will be done!
Thy will be done!
Oh, teach me from my heart to say,
Thy will be done!

2 What tho’ in lonely grief I sigh
For friends beloved, no longer nigh,
Submissive still would I reply,
“Thy will be done!” [Refrain]

3 Renew my will from day to day;
Blend it with Thine; and take away
All that now makes it hard to say,
“Thy will be done!” [Refrain]

4 Then, when on earth I breathe no more
The prayer oft mixed with tears before,
I'll sing upon a happier shore,
“Thy will be done!” [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: My God, my Father, while I stray
• Title: Thy Will Be Done!
• Author: Charlotte Elliott
• Refrain First Line: Thy will be done
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1944

Tune Information

• Name: [My God, my Father, while I stray]
• Composer: J. McGranahan