Whate’er It Be
Authors: Elta M. Lewis • Composers: William J. Kirkpatrick • Meter: 8.8.8.8., 8.8.8.8. with refrain • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain
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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.
(Chorus) 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 obscure,
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.