O! FOR A PERFECT TRUST
“Thou wilt
keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee.” Isa. 26:3
O! for the
peace of a perfect trust,
My loving
God, in Thee;
Unwavering
faith that never doubts
Thou
choosest best for me.
Best,
though my plans be all upset;
Best
though my way be rough;
Best,
though my earthly store be scant;
In thee I
have enough.
Best,
though my health and strength be gone;
Though
weary days be mine;
Shut out
from much that other s have;
Not my
will, Lord, but Thine.
And e’en
though disappointments come,
They, too,
are best for me
To wean me
from this changing world
And lead
me nearer Thee.
O! for the
peace of a perfect trust,
That looks
away from all;
That sees
Thy hand in everything,
In great
events and small.
That hears
Thy voice – a Father’s voice-
Directing
for the best –
O! for the
peace of a perfect trust,
A heart
with Thee at rest.
Anon