O God, to thee we raise our eyes
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O God, to thee we raise our eyes;Calm resignation we implore;O let no murmuring thought arise,But humbly let us still adore.
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With meek submission may we bearEach needful cross thou shalt ordain;Nor think our trials too severe,Nor dare thy justice to arraign.
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For though mysterious now thy waysTo erring mortals may appear,Hereafter we thy name shall praiseFor all our keenest sufferings here.
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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.