While Thee I seek, protecting Power! Be my vain wishes stilled; And may this consecrated hour With better hopes be filled. Thy love the power of thought bestowed; To Thee my thoughts would soar; Thy mercy o'er my life has flowed; That mercy I adore. In each event of life how clear Thy ruling hand I see! Each blessing to my soul more dear Because conferred by Thee. In every joy that crowns my days, In every pain I bear, My heart shall find delight in praise Or seek relief in prayer. When gladness wings my favored hour, Thy love my thoughts shall fill; Resigned, when storms of sorrow lower, My soul shall meet Thy will. My lifted eye, without a tear, The gathering storm shall see; My steadfast heart shall know no fear; That heart shall rest on Thee. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...A SERIOUS REFLECTION ON HUMAN LIFE, SELECTION by HENRY BAKER DIRGE AND HYMENAL by THOMAS LOVELL BEDDOES YOUR TREASURE by LOUISA SARAH BEVINGTON THE MODERN JUDAS by HARRY RANDOLPH BLYTHE MORNING STAR by IDA MAY BORNCAMP STANZAS by JOHN GARDINER CALKINS BRAINARD |