I Take My Portion From Thy Hand

I Take My Portion From Thy Hand

I take my portion from Thy hand,
And do not seek to understand;
For I am blind, while Thou dost see,
Thy will is mine, whate’er it be.
 
Refrain:
Whate’er it be! whate’er it be!
I do not fear, whate’er it be!
Thy love divine sustaineth me;
 Thy will is mine, whate’er it be.
 
When tender joys to me are known,
I render thanks to Thee alone;
I know my cup is filled by Thee;
Thy will is mine, whate’er it be.
Refrain
 
Thus calmly do I face my lot,
Accept it, Lord, and doubt Thee not;
Lo! all things work for good to me;
Thy will is mine, whate’er it be.
Refrain
 
 
Lyrics:  Elta M. Lewis
Music:  William J. Kirkpatrick (1838-1921)
Photo: Marge McCoy