The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#724

724. I ask not, Lord, for less to bear

1 I ask not, Lord, for less to bear
Here in the narrow way,
But that I may thy blessing share
In all I do or say,
In all I do or say.

2 Through whatsoe'er my path shall lie,
With patience may I run;
With filial trust my heart reply,
"Thy will, O God, be done."

3 With thee to lead, I will not fear
In scenes with dangers rife,
While still thy cheering voice I hear,
"I am the Way, the Life."

4 Thou art the refuge of my soul,
My hope when comforts flee,
My strength while life's rough billows roll,
My joy eternally.

5 Then help me to improve with care,
These precious moments given;
For they a faithful record bear,
Of good or ill, to Heaven.

6 And in thine arms of love enfold
Me from the tempter's snare;
And in the book of life enrolled,
Be my name written there.

Text Information

• First Line: I ask not, Lord, for less to bear
• Author: Annie R. Smith
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Christian: Trust and Resignation

Tune Information

• Name: HERBERT
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #354, 70, or 399.