I ask not, Lord, for less to bear

Representative text

As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 251 — the newest hymnal carrying it.

Verse 1

I ask not, Lord, for less to bear Here in the narrow way, But that I may thy blessing share In all I do or say, In all I do or say.

Verse 2

Through whatsoe'er my path shall lie, With patience may I run; With filial trust my heart reply, "Thy will, O God, be done. Thy will, O God, be done."

Verse 3

With Thee to lead, I will not fear In scenes with dangers rife, While still thy cheering voice I hear, "I am the way, the life, I am the way, the life".

Verse 4

Thou art the refuge of my soul, My hope when comforts flee, My strength while life's rough billows roll, My joy eternally, My joy eternally.

Verse 5

Then help me to improve with care, These precious moments given; For they a faithful record bear, Of good or ill, to heaven, Of good or ill, to heaven.

Verse 6

And in Thine arms of love enfold Me from the tempter's snare; And in the book of life enrolled, Be my name written there, Be my name written there.