Lord, My Forward Heart
Make Me Teachable And Mild,
Upright, Simple, Free From Art
Make Me As A Little Child
From Distrust And Envy Free,
Pleased With All That Pleases Thee.

What Thou Shalt To-Day Provide,
Let Me As A Child Receive
What To-Morrow May Betide,
Calmly To Thy Wisdom Leave
‘Tis Enough That Thou Wilt Care
Why Should I The Burden Bear ?

As A Little Child Relies
On A Care Beyond His Own,
Knows He’s Neither Strong Nor Wise,
Fears To Stir A Step Alone
Let Me Thus With Thee Abide,
As My Father, Guard, And Guide !