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(1097) Matthew 6:10.
Jesus, while our hearts are bleeding
O’er the spoils that death has won,
We would at this solemn meeting,
Calmly say,—thy will be done.
2 Though cast down, we’re not forsaken;
Though afflicted, not alone;
Thou didst give, and thou hast taken;
Blessed Lord,—thy will be done.
3 Though to-day we’re filled with mourning,
Mercy still is on the throne;
With thy smiles of love returning,
We can sing—thy will be done.
4 By thy hands the boon was given,
Thou hast taken but thine own:
Lord of earth, and God of heaven,
Evermore,—thy will be done!
Thomas Hastings.