"My times are in thy hand";
My God, I wish them there;
My life, my friends, my soul, I leave
Entirely to thy care.
"My times are in thy hand,"
Whatever they may be;
Pleasing or painful, dark or bright,
As best may seem to thee.
"My times are in thy hand";
Why should I doubt or fear?
My Father's hand will never cause
His child a needless tear.
"My times are in thy hand,"
Jesus, the crucified!
The hand my cruel sins had pierced
Is now my guard and guide.
"My times are in thy hand";
I'll always trust in thee;
And, after death, at thy right hand
I shall forever be.
--William F. Lloyd.