The Voice of Praise ‎#697

697. Quiet, Lord, my froward heart

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,
Please with all that pleases thee.

2 What thou shall 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
• Author: Newton
• Meter: 6 lines 7s
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  Psalm 131
  ;
  Lamentations 3:26
  ;
  Matthew 18:1-5
  ;
  Mark 9:35-37
  ;
  Mark 10:14-15
  ;
  Luke 6:46-48
  ;
  1 Corinthians 14:20
  ;
  Ephesians 5:1
• Topic: The Christian Life: Humility and Watchfulness; Tranquillity
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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