93. God, My Hope, My Expectation

1. God, my Hope, my Expectation,
Evermore my Helper near,
Thou wilt come to my protection
Though all else be dark and drear.
When the storms of life distress me,
Thou dost comfort, aid, and bless me;
I would heed Thy guidance still:
“As Thou wilt, not as I will!”

2. On Thy perfect care relying,
Lord, my all I leave to Thee;
Be it living still or dying,
I accept it thankfully.
Though my burdens may oppress me
Thou canst strengthen and refresh me;
I would heed Thy guidance still:
“As Thou wilt, not as I will!”

3. Let me live and walk before Thee
Even as Thou deemest best,
With Thy kind protection o’er me
I shall be forever blest.
If I stand but in Thy favor,
Nothing here can harm me ever,
I would heed Thy guidance still:
“As Thou wilt, not as I will!”j

4. Must I suffer pain and trial;
Thou I feel the burden grow
To endure without denial, -
Yet, my God is true, I know.
Far from me be all despairing
While Thou art my burdens sharing;
I would heed Thy guidance still:
“As Thou wilt, not as I will!”

5. Unto Thee have I commended
All with a contented heart;
Every woe will soon be ended,
Joy will take the place of smart.
When I shall behold from heaven
All the guidance Thou hast given,
Then I deeply moved shall say,
“Blesséd, hast Thou planned my way.”