“Father, now lead me on!

Lead me to slaughter, or lead me to glory;

Since Thou ordainest whatever is before me,

Whate’er Thou willest, Thy will be done

To Thee I bow alone!

“Father, O bless and guide!

Thine is my life, and to Thee I commend it;

Thou didst bestow it, and Thou canst defend it:

In life, in death, with me abide,

And be Thou glorified!”