I do not ask, O Lord, that life should be (Joseph Barnby)
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- Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2018-12-12). Score information: A4, 1 page, 57 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Transcribed from the edition on IMSLP. Note values halved.
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Title: I do not ask, O Lord, that life should be
Tune: Ad lucem
Composer: Joseph Barnby
Lyricist: Adelaide Anne Procter
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn Meter: 10 4. 10 4. D
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1897 in Hymn Tunes, no. 198, p. 118
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Original text and translations
English text
1 I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be
A pleasant road;
I do not ask that Thou wouldst take from me
Aught of its load.
For one thing only, Lord, dear Lord, I plead:
Lead me aright,
Though strength should falter and though heart should bleed,
Through peace to light.
2 I do not ask my cross to understand,
My way to see;
Better in darkness just to feel Thy hand,
And follow Thee.
Joy is like restless day, but peace divine
Like quiet night;
Lead me, O Lord, till perfect day shall shine,
Through peace to light.