My will would like a life of ease,
And power to do, and time to rest,
And health and strength my will would please,
But, Lord, I know thy will is best.
If I have strength to do thy will
That should be power enough for me,
Whether to work or to sit still
The appointment of the day may be.
And if by sickness I may grow
More patient, holy and resigned,
Strong health I need not wish to know,
And greater ease I cannot find.
And rest--I need not seek it here;
For perfect rest remaineth still;
When in thy presence we appear
Rest shall be given by thy will.
Lord I have given my life to thee,
And every day and hour is thine;
What thou appointest let them be:
Thy will is better, Lord, than mine.
--Anna B. Warner.