FATHER, WHATE'ER OF EARTHLY BLISS
"Be thankful unto Him, and bless His Name." Psalm 100:4
Words: Anne Steele, 1760; the lyrics come from a 10-stanza poem titled
"Desiring Resignation and Thankfulness." August Toplady, author of Rock
of Ages, choose these three verses.
Music: "Naomi," Hans Georg Nägeli; arranged by Lowell Mason, 1836.
Father, whate'er of earthly bliss
Thy sovereign will denies,
Accepted at Thy throne, let this
My humble prayer, arise:
Give me a calm and thankful heart,
From every murmur free;
The blessing of Thy grace impart,
And make me live to Thee.
Let the sweet hope that Thou art mine
My life and death attend,
Thy presence through my journey shine,
And crown my journey's end.