Text Based On Psalm Chapter 119 (KJV)
This I had, because I kept thy precepts.
Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.
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1952 BH - Page No. 527
The Christian Life - Guidance and Protection
Words: Anna L. Waring: 1859-1924
Music: Arr. from Louis Spohr: 1784-1859
Waring (86.86.86.)
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Father I Know That All My Life
1.
Father, I know that all my life-
is portioned out for me;
The changes that are sure to come-
I do not fear to see;
I ask Thee for a present mind-
intent on pleasing Thee.
2.
I ask Thee for a thought-ful love,
through constant watching wise,
To meet the glad with joyful smiles,
and wipe the weeping eyes,
A heart at leisure from itself-
to soothe and sympathize.
3.
I would not have the restless will-
that hurries to and fro,
Seeking for some great thing to do-
or secret thing to know;
I would be treated as a child,
and guided where I go.
4.
Wherever in the world I am,
in whatsoe’er estate,
I have a fellowship with hearts-
to keep and cultivate,
A work of lowly love to do-
for Him on whom I wait.
5.
I ask Thee for the daily strength-
to none that ask denied,
A mind to blend with outward life-
still keeping at Thy side,
Content to fill a little space-
if Thou be glorified.
A blessèd Weekly Seventh Day (Saturday) Sabbath, to all true believers.
In the Son’s Name - For the Father’s glory.
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Father, I know that all my life-