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Text:I Do Not Ask, O Lord
Author:Adelaide A. Procter
Tune:SUBMISSION
Composer:Albert L. Peace

204. I Do Not Ask, O Lord

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 For one thing only, Lord, dear Lord, I plead:
Lead me aright,
Tho' strength should falter and though heart should bleed,
Through peace to light.

3 I do not ask my cross to understand,
My way to see;
Better in darkness just to feel Thy hand,
And follow Thee.

4 Joy is like restless day, but peace divine
Like quiet night;
Lead me, O Lord, till perfect day shall shine,
Through peace to light.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be
Title: I Do Not Ask, O Lord
Author: Adelaide A. Procter (1862)
Meter: 10. 4. 10. 4.
Publication Date: 1957
Scripture:
Tune Information
Name: SUBMISSION
Composer: Albert L. Peace (1889)
Meter: 10. 4. 10. 4.
Key: E♭ Major



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