1.

I thank Thee, Lord, for this so great salvation;
Despair and doubt have now been cast away.
The path of glory that to most is hidden
I see by faith, and I by grace obey.

Chorus:

All trials that come are from a loving Father,
Who sends the best He sees I need each day.
To find my life and lose it is my longing
And His dear voice to heed while it is called “today.”

2.

Today God calls the contrite, brokenhearted,
Who long to overcome all flesh and sin.
The Church He gathers from earth’s farthest corners;
His bride, made worthy, soon will reign with Him.

3.

O learn of Him whose heart is meek and lowly.
Come to the rest God offers you today—
Your spirit freed by faith from earthly longings,
To walk in vict’ry on the narrow way.

Chorus:

I praise Thee, Lord, for grace and hope Thou givest
To follow in Thy footsteps here below,
O’ercoming all the sin Thy light revealest,
So glorious life and virtues in my life can grow.

Written in 1976 by Michael Twilley (published in 2007)traditional Irish songText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagCanada ⋅ Bb