471 I Do Not Ask, o Lord, That Life May Be
Adelaide A. Proctor, 1825-64
A hymn reflecting the quiet strength resulting from faith and trust in God. It is the most admired of Miss Proctor’s hymns.
For comments on Adelaide Anne Proctor, see Hymn 177.
MUSIC. SUBMISSION, a tune well suited to the meaning and spirit of the poem, was composed for this hymn.
For comments on the composer, Albert L. Peace, see Hymn 175.