It is our desire

It is our desire,

It is our desire, blessed God, to lie passive in Your hands.

Whether prosperity or adversity be ours, whether You chasten us or gladden us--oh bring us nearer Yourself.

When we cannot understand Your dealings—may faith repose in Your unchanging faithfulness. May we feel assured that all things are working together for our good; and that what is mystery here--will be unfolded and unraveled hereafter. Now, we see through a glass darkly—but then face to face.

Meanwhile, may we walk less by sight and more by faith.

May we bow to Your will. Let us see no hand in our trials but Yours; while we say, in lowly submissiveness, "The Lord gave, and the Lord has a sovereign right to take away." May we cheerfully submit to whatever You see fit to appoint.

May we murmur at nothing that brings us nearer to You. Loving You supremely, take what You will away--we must be happy.

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