When I survey life’s varied scene

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When I survey life’s varied scene,
  Amid the darkest hours
Sweet rays of comfort shine between
  And thorns are mixed with flowers.
2
Lord, teach me to adore Thy hand,
  From whence my comforts flow,
And let me in this desert land
  A glimpse of glory know.
3
Father, whate’er of earthly bliss
  Thy sovereign hand denies,
Accepted at Thy throne of grace,
  Let this petition rise:
4
Give me a calm, a thankful heart,
  From every murmur free;
The blessings of Thy grace impart,
  And let me live to Thee.
5
Let the sweet hope that Thou art mine
  My life and death attend,
Thy presence through my journey shine,
  And crown my journey’s end.