1. 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 ;
Times of trial and of grief;

Times of triumph and relief : 3. Times the tempter's power to prove;

Times to taste a Saviour's love ;
All must come, and last, and end

As shall please my heavenly Friend. 4. O Thou gracious, wise, and just,

In Thy hands my life I trust :
Have I somewhat dearer still ?

I resign it to Thy will.
5. May I always own Thy hand;

Yield my all at Thy command :
Thee at all times will I bless ;
Having Thee, I all possess.

1. LORD, that I may learn of Thee,

Give me true simplicity;
Seeking more of Thee to know ;

Wean'd and kept from things below. 2. Let me freely cast aside

All that feeds my boastful pride;
Always willingly submit;

Meekly learning at Thy feet. 3. Father, I would rest on Thee,

Lowly as a child should be;
Seeing only in Thy light;

Walking only in Thy might. 4. Let my treasure be Thy love ;

Let the Cross my glory prove :
In Thy presence while I stay,
None can take my hope away.

Occasional Hymns.