Adventist Pioneer Library

The Christian — Trust and Resignation

Since all the varying scenes of time

  • No. 730
  • Words James Hervey.
  • 3 stanzas
  • Words only in the original

Words

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1

Since all the varying scenes of timeGod's watchful eye surveys,O who so wise to choose our lot,Or to appoint our ways?

2

Good, when he gives, supremely good,Nor less when he denies;E'en crosses, from his sovereign hand,Are blessings in disguise.

3

Why should we doubt a Father's love,So constant and so kind?To his unerring, gracious willBe every wish resigned.

About this hymn

As printed Words only. As printed: hymn number «730» (large) in the right column of p. 237, below the end of hymn 729, with the reference line «201, 724, 399.» in bold italics beside it (sing to the tune of hymn 201, 724 or 399); three stanzas numbered «1»–«3» (written «1.»–«3.» here, as in the other deliveries of this book), with «James Hervey.» in italics after stanza 3. The first word is set «SINCE» — «S» full capital, «INCE» in small capitals; written in ordinary type here. Lines 2 and 4 of each stanza are indented. The print sets a thin space before «;» and «?» («ways ?», «denies ;», «kind ?»); it is closed up here. A speck between «730» and the reference line is not type. Spelling, punctuation and capitals are the print's.

Source
The Seventh-day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book (Battle Creek: Review & Herald, 1886/1888)
Where
The Christian — Trust and Resignation · No. 730 · printed page 237
Checked
lyrics verified (fork reading; parent check pending) · 2026-10-02