I would not have my way, dear Lord, but Thine

I would not have my way, dear Lord, but thine;
I would not walk alone, for I might fall:
Thou knowest what is best, so lead me on;
I'll listen, Lord, I'll hear thy faintest call.

I would not have my way, dear Lord, but thine;
E'en tho' the road be rough I will not fear:
E'en tho' the sun refuse sometimes to shine,
I'll walk by faith and know that Thou are near.

I would not have my way, dear Lord, but thine;
I do not ask for beds with flow'rs entwined:
Thy way might be some mountainside to climb,
Some wand'ring sheep or some lost lamb to find.

Chorus:
I would not have my way, dear Lord but thine;
O keep me for thyself and thine alone:
When shadows fall and darkest night has come,
I'll trust in thee to guide me safely home.


Thanks to my MD friends for getting me the words..., I could not find this song anywhere online, it is #393 in the "Christian Hymnal" put out by Church of God in Christ, Mennonite.