90
HYMN.
My Father! when, around me spread,
I see the shadows of the tomb,
And life's bright visions droop and fade,
And darkness veils my future doom,—
I see the shadows of the tomb,
And life's bright visions droop and fade,
And darkness veils my future doom,—
Oh! in that anguished hour I turn,
With a still trusting heart, to Thee,
And holy thoughts still shine and burn,
Amid that cold sad destiny.
With a still trusting heart, to Thee,
And holy thoughts still shine and burn,
Amid that cold sad destiny.
They fill my sold with heavenly light,
While all around is pain and woe;
And strengthened by them, in Thy sight,
Father! to drink Thy cup I go.
While all around is pain and woe;
And strengthened by them, in Thy sight,
Father! to drink Thy cup I go.
Thy will be done—I will not fear
The fate provided by Thy love;
Though clouds and darkness shroud me here,
I know that all is bright above.
The fate provided by Thy love;
Though clouds and darkness shroud me here,
I know that all is bright above.
