Sovereign Ruler of the skies,

Ever gracious, ever wise!

All my times are in thy hand;

All events at thy command.

2 Times of sickness, times of health,

Times of penury and wealth—

All must come, and last, and end,

As shall please my heavenly Friend.

3 O thou gracious, wise and just!

In thy hands my life I trust;

Have I somewhat dearer still?—

I resign it to thy will.

4 Thee at all times will I bless;

Having thee, I all possess:

Ne’er can I bereavéd be,

While I do not part with thee.