O blessed life! the heart at rest,
When all without tumultuous seems,
That trusts a higher will, and deems
That higher will, not mine, the best.
O blessed life! the mind that sees
Whatever change the years may bring;
A mercy still in everything,
And shining through all mysteries.
O blessed life! the soul that soars,
When sense of mortal sight is dim,
Beyond the sense — beyond to Him
Whose love unlocks the heavenly doors.
O blessed life! heart, mind, and soul,
From self-born aims and wishes free
In all — at one with Deity,
And loyal to the Lord's control.
O life! how blessed, how divine!
High life, the earnest of a higher!
Saviour, fulfil my deep desire,
And let this blessed life be mine.