Religion

What Thou Wilt

by Frances Ridley Havergal 1836–1879

From Closing Chords

Religion

Do what Thou wilt ! Yes, only do
What seemeth good to Thee :
Thou art so loving, wise, and true,
It must be best for me.

Send what Thou wilt ; or beating shower,
Soft dew, or brilliant sun ;
Alike in still or stormy hour,
My Lord, Thy will be done.

Teach what Thou wilt ; and make me learn
Each lesson full and sweet,
And deeper things of God discern
While sitting at Thy feet.

Say what Thou wilt • and let each word
My quick obedience win ;
Let loyalty and love be stirred
To deeper glow within.

Give what Thou wilt ; for then I know
I shall be rich indeed ;
My King rejoices to bestow
Supply for every need.

Take what Thou wilt, beloved Lord,
For I have all in Thee !
My own exceeding great reward,
Thou, Thou Thyself shalt be !

MLA

Havergal, Frances Ridley. “What Thou Wilt.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/havergal/482/.

Chicago

Havergal, Frances Ridley. “What Thou Wilt.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/havergal/482/.

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