"In all thy ways acknowledge him,"
To whom thy path is known;
Thy wisdom is to trust his care,
Nor strive to walk alone.
Commit thy way to God; the rest
Leave to his will—he knoweth best.
"In all thy ways;" in each rough path
Stretch forth thy feeble hands,
And seek protection from his love,
Who heaven and earth commands.
Thy strength in each emergency
Sufficient for the day shall be.
"In all thy ways;" when clouds arise
And darkness clouds thy way,
He knows thy griefs—appoints e'en this
Deep sorrow—oh, then "pray;"
Thy burden roll upon the Lord,
And stay thyself upon his word.
"In all thy ways;" thy strength brought down,
With lingering sickness pressed;
Too weak to raise thy head, thou may'st
Rest on the Master's breast.
Tho' now the end thou can'st not see,
Thou yet shalt say, "'Twas good for me."
"In all thy ways acknowledge him,"
Leave every painful doubt
To him whose name is Wonderful,
His ways past finding out.
In child-like faith his rod receive,
His precious promises believe.
—Selected.