O Father! gladly we repose

Our souls on thee, who dwellest above,

And bless thee for the peace which flows

From faith in thine encircling love.

2 Though every earthly trust may break,

Infinite might belongs to thee;

Though every earthly friend forsake,

Unchangeable thou still wilt be.

3 Though griefs may gather darkly round,

They can not vail us from thy sight;

Though vain all human aid be found,

Thou every grief canst turn to light.

4 All things thy wise designs fulfill,

In earth beneath, and heaven above,

And good breaks out from every ill,

Through faith in thine encircling love.