My spirit's silent, fair abode,

In thee I hide me and am still.

O Will, that willest good alone,

Lead thou the way, thou guidest best;

A little child, I follow on,

And, trusting, lean upon thy breast.

Thy beautiful sweet will, my God,

Holds fast in its sublime embrace

My captive will, a gladsome bird,

Prisoned in such a realm of grace.