Father, let me dedicate All this year to you, In whate'er my earthly state, In whate'er I do. Not from sorrow, pain, or care Freedom dare I claim; This alone shall be my prayer: Glorify your name.
Can a child presume to choose Where or how to live? Can a father's love refuse All the best to give? More you give me ev'ry day Than the best can claim; Help me trust you that I may Glorify your name.
If in mercy you prolong Joys that now are mine, If on life serene and fair Brighter rays may shine, Let my glad heart, while it sings, You in all proclaim And, whate'er the future brings, Glorify your name.
If you have for me a cross And its shadow come, Turning all my gain to loss, Shrouding heart and home, Let me think how your dear Son To his glory came And in deepest woe pray on: "Glorify your name." Amen.