Is thy God, even thine:

He is thy Portion, he thy Joy,

Thy Life, and Light, and Lord,

Thy Counsellor when doubts annoy,

Thy Shield and great Reward.

In restless thought, or blank despair,

Why spend each day and night?

On Him Who made thee cast thy care;

He makes our burdens light:

Did not His love, and truth, and power