While thee I seek, protecting Power!
Be my vain wishes still'd;
And may this consecrated hour
With better hopes be fill'd
Thy love the powers of thought bestow'd
To thee my thoughts would soar;
Thy mercy o'er my life has flow'd-
That mercy I adore
In each event of life, how clear
Thy ruling hand I see;
Each blessing to my soul more dear
Because conferr'd by thee
In every joy that crowns my days
In every pain I bear
My heart shall find delight in praise
Or seek relief in prayer
When gladness wings my favour'd hour
Thy love my thoughts shall fill:
Resign'd, when storms of sorrow lower
My soul shall meet thy will
My lifted eye without a tear
The lowring storm shall see;
My stedfast heart shall know no fear-
That heart will rest on Thee!