The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#204

204. I Do Not Ask, O Lord

1 I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be
A pleasant road;
I do not ask that Thou wouldst take from me
Aught of its load.

2 For one thing only, Lord, dear Lord, I plead:
Lead me aright,
Tho' strength should falter and though heart should bleed,
Through peace to light.

3 I do not ask my cross to understand,
My way to see;
Better in darkness just to feel Thy hand,
And follow Thee.

4 Joy is like restless day, but peace divine
Like quiet night;
Lead me, O Lord, till perfect day shall shine,
Through peace to light.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be
• Title: I Do Not Ask, O Lord
• Author: Adelaide A. Procter (1862)
• Meter: 10. 4. 10. 4.
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Luke 22:42

Tune Information

• Name: SUBMISSION
• Composer: Albert L. Peace (1889)
• Meter: 10. 4. 10. 4.
• Key: E♭ Major