Author: Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 26 hymnals Matching Instances: 13 Lyrics: 1 All depends on our possessing
God's abundant grace and blessing;
Earthly treasures quickly wane.
He whose hope on God is founded
Has a wealth of joy unbounded,
And His heart will firm remain.
2 He Who hitherto has fed me
And to verdant pastures led me
Is and ever shall be mine;
He whose love has wisely schooled me,
And whose hand has gently ruled me,
Will not leave me now to pine.
3 Many spend their lives in fretting
Over trifles, or regretting
Things not destined to remain;
I shall strive to win a treasure
That will bring me lasting pleasure
And a joy that ne'er shall wane.
4 Well He knows what best to grant me,
Things that pain or that enchant me;
All events must have their day.
What to do I may not tell Him,
Nor to grant my wish compel Him;
When He speaks, I will obey.
5 If on earth my days He lengthen,
He my weary soul will strengthen
In the years that now look dim;
Earthly things are ever going,
Like a river onward flowing;
But I rest in peace on Him.
Topics: The Christian Life Cross and Comfort; Processionals and Recessionals General Used With Tune: HILDESHEIM Text Sources: German, Anon., 1673
All Depends On Our Possessing