446b. Thy way, not mine, O Lord

1 Thy way, not mine, O Lord,
However dark it be!
Lead me by Thine own hand,
Choose out the path for me;

2 Smooth let it be or rough,
It still will be the best,
Winding or straight, it leads
Right onward to Thy rest.

3 I dare not choose my lot;
I would not, if I might:
Choose Thou for me, my God,
So shall I walk aright.

4 The kingdom that I seek
Is Thine; so let the way
That leads to it be Thine,
Else I must surely stray.

5 Take Thou my cup, and it
With joy or sorrow fill,
As best to Thee may seem;
Choose Thou my good and ill.

6 Not mine, not mine the choice,
In things or great or small;
Be Thou my guide, my strength,
My wisdom, and my all.

Text Information
First Line: Thy way, not mine, O Lord
Author: Dr. H. Bonar, 1808-1889
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Topic: The Christian Life: Aspiration and Prayer; Will: Of God; Submission (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: IBSTONE
Composer: Maria Tiddeman, 1837-
Meter: 6..6.6.6
Key: D Major



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