Author: August Crull, d. 1923, alt.; Salomo Franck Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #529 (1941) Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 I leave all things to God's direction,
He loveth me in weal and woe;
His will is good, true His affection,
With tender love His heart doth glow.
My Fortress and my Rock is He:
What pleaseth God, that pleaseth me.
2 My God hath all things in His keeping,
He is the ever faithful Friend;
He grants me laughter after weeping,
And all His ways in blessings end.
His love endures eternally;
What pleaseth God, that pleaseth me.
3 The will of God shall be my pleasure
While here on earth is mine abode;
My will is wrong beyond all measure,
It doth not will what pleaseth God.
The Christian's motto e'er must be;
What pleaseth God, that pleaseth me.
4 God knows what must be done to save me,
His love for me will never cease;
Upon His hands He did engrave me
With purest gold of living grace.
His will supreme must e'er be:
What pleaseth God, that pleaseth me.
5 My God desires the soul's salvation,
Me also He desires to save;
Therefore with Christian resignation
All earthly troubles I will brave.
His will be done eternally:
What pleaseth God, that pleaseth me.
Amen. Topics: Cross and Comfort Scripture: Romans 8:28 Languages: English Tune Title: WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT
I Leave All Things to God's Direction