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Jesus the shepherd

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I DO not ask, dear Lord, that life may be

A pleasant road;

I do not ask that Thou wouldst ‘take from me

Aught of its load;

I do not ask that flowers should always spring

Beneath my feet;

I know too well the poison and the sting

Of things too sweet.

For one thing only, Lord, dear Lord, I plead:

Lead me aright,

Tho’ strength should falter, and tho’ heart should bleed,

Through peace to light.

I do not ask, dear Lord, that Thou shouldst shed

Full radiance here;

Give but ray of peace, that I may tread

Without a fear;

I do not ask my cross to understand,

My way to see;

Better, in darkness, just to feel Thy hand.

Joy is like restless day, but peace Divine

Like quiet night;

Lead me, O Lord, till perfect day shall shine,

Through peace to light

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