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THY WILL BE DONE by OLIVER MURRAY EDWARDS

First Line: FROM OUT OF THE TRAVAIL OF MY SOUL
Last Line: I KNOW THAT NOW I SEE.
Subject(s): DESPAIR; PRAYER;

From out of the travail of my soul
I cried to Heaven above;
When the arm of flesh could not avail
I turned to the God of Love;
The cry of my anguish and despair
Was heard by the Only One
Who could prevail when, with breaking heart
I said, "Thy Will be done."

'Twas in full surrender of my will
With my pride laid in the dust,
The healing power of God's Spirit came
When in Him I placed my trust.
How do I know 'twas the Spirit's touch
Gave my loved one back to me?
My answer is this—whereas I was blind
I know that now I see.



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