The Voice of Praise: a collection of hymns for the use of the Methodist Church 630. O Lord! my best desire fulfill

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The Voice of Praise‎#630

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Text:	O Lord! my best desire fulfill
Author:	Cowper

1 O Lord! my best desire fulfill,
And help me to resign
Life, health, and comfort to thy will,
And make thy pleasure mine.

2 Why should I shrink at thy command,
Whose love forbids my fears?
Or tremble at the gracious hand
That wipes away my tears?

3 No, rather let me freely yield
What most I prize, to thee,
Who never hast a good withheld,
Or wilt withhold from me.

4 Thy favor, all my journey through,
Shall be my rich supply;
What else I want, or think I do,
Let wisdom still deny.

Text Information
First Line:	O Lord! my best desire fulfill
Author:	Cowper
Meter:	C. M.
Publication Date:	1873
Scripture:	Matthew 26:39-42 ; Mark 14:36 ; Acts 21:14
Topic:	The Christian Life: Trial and Patience; Submissive Resignation