Author: John G. Whittier, 1807-1892 Hymnal: Worship and Service Hymnal #371 (1957) Lyrics: 1 I know not what the future hath
Of marvel or surprise,
Assured alone that life and death
God's mercy underlies.
2 And if my heart and flesh are weak
To bear an untried pain,
The bruised reed He will not break
But strengthen and sustain.
3 And Thou, O Lord, by whom are seen
Thy creatures as they be,
Forgive me if too close I learn
My human heart on Thee.
4 And so beside the silent sea
I wait the muffled oar:
No harm from Him can come to me
On ocean or on shore.
5 I know not where His island lift
Their fronded palms in air;
I only know I cannot drift
Beyond His love and care.
Amen. Topics: God the Father His Providence; The Christian Way of Life Comfort and Encouragement Languages: English Tune Title: COOLING
I Know Not What the Future Hath