The Christian — Trust and Resignation

O God, to thee we raise our eyes

No. 717
Words Charlotte Richardson.
Singing key B♭ major
4 stanzas

Sung to SESSIONS (hymn 875)

Words

O God, to thee we raise our eyes;Calm resignation we implore;O let no murmuring thought arise,But humbly let us still adore.

With meek submission may we bearEach needful cross thou shalt ordain;Nor think our trials too severe,Nor dare thy justice to arraign.

For though mysterious now thy waysTo erring mortals may appear,Hereafter we thy name shall praiseFor all our keenest sufferings here.

Thy needful help, O God, afford,Nor let us sink in deep despair;Aid us to trust thy sacred word,And find our sweetest comfort there.

About this hymn

As printed Words only. As printed: hymn number «717» (large) in the left column of p. 234, below hymn 716; reference line «875, 431, 301.» in bold italics (sing to the tune of hymn 875, 431 or 301); four stanzas numbered «1»–«4» without periods (written «1.»–«4.» here, as in the other deliveries of this book; the «1» is a damaged sort); «Charlotte Richardson.» in italics at the end. The word «GOD» in the first line is set in capitals and small capitals. Lines 2 and 4 of each stanza are indented. The print sets a thin space before «;» («eyes ;», «ordain ;»); it is closed up here. Spelling, punctuation and capitals are the print's. No meter is printed (the text is L. M., 8.8.8.8).