673--I take my portion from Thy hand,

I take my portion from Thy hand,

673

	1.	I take my portion from Thy hand,
		And do not seek to understand;
		For I am blind, while Thou dost see,
		Thy will is mine, whate'er it be.
		Whate'er it be! whate'er it be!
		I do not fear, whate'er it be!
		Thy love divine sustaineth me;
		Thy will is mine, whate'er it be.
	2.	When darkness doth Thy face obsure,
		And many sorrows I endure,
		I think of Christ's Gethsemane;
		Thy will is mine, whate'er it be.
	3.	When tender joys to me are known,
		I render thanks to Thee alone;
		I know my cup is filled by Thee;
		Thy will is mine, whate'er it be.
	4.	Thus calmly do I face my lot,
		Accept it, Lord, and doubt Thee not;
		Lo! all things work for good to me;
		Thy will is mine, whate'er it be.