2 Since he for ever reigns, The hand which bears all nature up, 3 O why should anxious thoughts 4 Devoutly fear his name. 199. L. M. Confidence in God's Care and Kindness 1 BE thou my Shepherd, gracious LORD! My wants shall then be well supplied ; Thy providence and holy word Shall be my safeguard and my guide. Be thou my comfort, thou my stay 5 Then, though I pass the gloomy vale. 1 200. c. M. Confidence in our Heavenly Father. OG Thou wilt the Father and the Friend 2 With open hand, and lib'ral heart, Thy heav'nly blessings still impart, 3 Thou know'st O GOD! what's good and fit, 4 In thy paternal love and care, With cheerful heart we trust; 1 And heav'n whate'er we want besides, 201. c. M. Trust in God in Prosperity and Adversity. Hence all her fears my soul derives ; Q2 He show'rs the manna from above, Or points with death the fiery hail; 3 His pow'r directs the rushing wind, His goodness breathes in every breeze, T 4 He bids distress forget to groan,— His grace divine supports the oppress'd, 5 For me, O LORD! whatever lot The hours commission'd bring,— Do all my with ring blessings die, Or fairer clusters spring, 6 Oh grant, that still, with grateful heart, My years resign'd may run "Tis thine to give or to resume, And may thy will be done! 202. c. M. Acquiescence in the will of God. AUTHOR of good! we rest on thee; Thy ever watchful eye Alone our real wants can see, Thy hand alone supply. 2 Oh let thy fear within us dwell, 3 And since by passion's force subdu❜d, 4 Not what we wish, but what we want, The good, unask'd, O Father! grant, 203. c. M. Thankfulness and Resignation. WHEN I survey life's varied scene, Amid the darkest hours, Sweet rays of comfort shine between, 2 Are health and ease my happy share? 3 While such delightful gifts as these Be all my hours of health and ease 4 And oh! whate'er of earthly bliss 5 Give me a calm, a thankful heart, 1 IN 204, c. M. Resignation to the Divine Will N all thy dealings, gracious GOD! And humbly kiss thy chastening rod, 2 For sore affliction's sharpest sting, Our thoughtless, erring steps, to bring 3 Alike thy providence supplies Each blessing which we share; The evening may be fair. 4 Since, then, our lot of good or ill, I'll bow submissive to thy will 5 To thee, my GOD! resign'd I pray, Whate'er the path may be, 1 Oh guide my feet that peaceful way, 205. L. M. Trust and Resignation implored. 2 With meek submission may we bear 5 There faith unveils a brighter scene, 1 Where all life's painful conflicts cease, Trust founded on the Divine Perfections. WHY sinks my weak desponding mind? Why heaves my heart the anxious sigh? Can sovereign goodness be unkind? Am I not safe if God be nigh? 2 He holds all nature in his hand; That gracious hand on which I live |