Laudes Domini ‎#427

427. Psalm 131

1 Quiet, Lord, my froward heart,
Make me teachable and mild,
Upright, simple, free from art,
Make me as a weaned child:
From distrust and envy free,
Pleased with all that pleases thee.

2 What thou shalt to-day provide,
Let me as a child receive;
What to-morrow may betide,
Calmly to thy wisdom leave:
'Tis enough that thou wilt care;
Why should I the burden bear?

3 As a little child relies
On a care beyond his own,
Knows he's neither strong nor wise,
Fears to stir a step alone;
Let me thus with thee abide,
As my Father, Guard, and Guide.

Text Information

• First Line: Quiet, Lord, my froward heart
• Title: Psalm 131
• Author: John Newton
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Christian Experience; Christians: Graces; God: Father; Graces, Christian

Tune Information

• Name: GUIDE
• Composer: M. M. Wells
• Meter: 7s, 6l
• Key: G Major or modal