LORD, what Thy providence denies

We calmly would resign;

For Thou art good, and just and wise;
O bend our will to Thine.

Whate'er Thy sacred will ordains,

O give us strength to bear;
And let us know our Father reigns,
And trust His tender care.

Thy sovereign ways are all unknown
To our weak, erring sight;
Yet let our souls adoring own
That all Thy ways are right.

Our God, our Father! be Thy Name
Our solace and our stay;

O, wilt Thou seal our humble claim,
And drive our fears away?