Hymns, #683

Comfort in Trials - By the Lord's Hands

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Lyrics:J. Parker
Music:George C. Stebbins
Meter:8.4.8.8.4.

This hymn has a unique tune.

 
 1 

God holds the key to all unknown,

And I am glad;

If other hands should hold the key,

Or if He trusted it to me,

I might be sad.

 
 2 

What if tomorrow's cares were here,

Without its rest?

I'd rather He unlocked the day,

And, as the hours swing open, say,

My will is best.

 
 3 

The very dimness of my sight

Makes me secure;

For, groping in my misty way,

I feel His hand; I hear Him say,

My help is sure.

 
 4 

I cannot read His future plans;

But this I know:

I have the smiling of His face,

And all the refuge of His grace

While here below.

 
 5 

Enough; this covers all my wants;

And so I rest;

For what I cannot, He can see,

And in His care I saved shall be,

Forever blest.

 
Hymn #683