Adventist Pioneer Library

The Christian — Trust and Resignation

O God, to thee we raise our eyes

  • No. 717
  • Words Charlotte Richardson.
  • 4 stanzas
  • Words only in the original

Words

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1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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).

Source
The Seventh-day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book (Battle Creek: Review & Herald, 1886/1888)
Where
The Christian — Trust and Resignation · No. 717 · printed page 234
Checked
lyrics verified (fork reading; parent check pending) · 2026-10-02