Verse 1
Surely, if we ought, we may
Every moment watch and pray:
Simply I receive thy word,
Merciful, almighty Lord:
Thou who gavest the command,
Nothing can thy will withstand;
And if I believe in Thee,
Nothing is too hard for me.
Verse 2
O that I my God might find
Always present to my mind,
O that I might Thee desire,
Thee in every wish require!
When my constant aim Thou art,
Master of my longing heart,
All my happiness and care;
Then I pray the ceaseless prayer.