1 Commit thou all that grieves thee
Into the faithful hands
Of Him Who never leaves thee,
Who heaven and earth commands;
For He, the clouds’ Director,
Whom winds and seas obey,
Will be thy king Protector
And will prepare thy way.
2 Rely on God, thy Savior,
So shalt thou safe go on;
Build on His grace and favor,
So shall thy work be done.
Thou canst make no advances
By self-consuming care;
But He His help dispenses,
When called upon by prayer.
3 My soul, then, with assurance
Hope still, be not dismayed;
He will from each encumbrance
Again lift up thy head;
Beyond thy wish extended
His goodness will appear,
When He hath fully ended
What caused thy needless fear.
Source: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #177
First Line: | Commit thou all that grieves thee |
Title: | Commit Thou All That Grieves Thee |
Author: | Paul Gerhardt |
Translator: | Herman H. Brueckner |
Meter: | 7.6.7.6 D |
Language: | English |
Copyright: | Public Domain |