| Father, let me dedicate All this year to thee, In whatever worldly state Thou wilt have me be: Not from sorrow, pain, or care Freedom dare I claim, This alone shall be my prayer, Glorify thy Name. | | 408 Can a child presume to choose Where or how to live? Can a Father's love refuse All the best to give? More thou givest every day Than the best can claim, Nor withholdest aught that may Glorify thy Name. | | If in mercy thou wilt spare Joys that yet are mine; If on life, serene and fair, Brighter rays may shine; Let my glad heart, while it sings, Thee in all proclaim, And, whate'er the future brings, Glorify thy Name. | | If thou callest to the cross, And its shadow come, Turning all my gain to loss, Shrouding heart and home; Let me think how thy dear Son To his glory came, And in deepest woe pray on, Glorify thy Name. | |