Confiding in God

From thy commandments, Lord,
O let me never stray;
According to thy word
Do thou direct my way.

Be every moment near,—
Alone I dare not go,—
And with thy presence cheer
My pilgrimage below.

Forever in thy sight,
No harm can happen me;
The darkness and the light
Are both alike to thee.

E’en death shall serve thy will,—
Controlled by thy command;
No change can work me ill,—
“My times are in thy hand.”

In this I sweetly rest,—
Instructed from above,—
Whatever is, is best;
For thou, O Lord, art love.