While o'er the closing, silent tomb,

The bleeding heart distils the tear,--

Though love its tribute sure will pay,

And early streams of solace shun,

Still, still the humble soul would say,

In lowly dust, "Thy will be done."

2Whate'er, O Lord, thou hast designed

To bring my soul to thee in trust,

If miseries or afflictions kind,--

For all thy dealings, Lord, are just,--