O BLESSED 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 the way be rough;

Best, though mine 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 others have;

Not my will, Lord, but Thine!

And e’en though disappointments come,

They, too, are best for me,

To wean me from a clam’ring world,

And lead me nearer Thee.

O blessed peace of a perfect trust

That looks away from all;

That sees Thy hand in everything,

in great events or small;

That hears Thy voice—a Father’s voice—­

Directing for the best:—

O blessed peace of a perfect trust,

A heart with Thee at rest!

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