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{ "title": "Father, I know that all my life", "author": "", "tune": "Morwellham", "number": "444", "lyrics": "Father, I know that all my life\nIs portioned out for me;\nThe changes that are sure to come,\nI do not fear to see:\nI ask thee for a present mind,\nIntent on pleasing thee.\n\nI would not have the restless will\nThat hurries to and fro,\nSeeking for some great thing to do,\nOr secret thing to know;\nI would be treated as a child,\nAnd guided where I go.\n\nI ask thee for the daily strength,\nTo none that ask denied,\nA mind to blend with outward life,\nWhile keeping at thy side,\nContent to fill a little space,\nIf thou be glorified.\n\nIn service which thy will appoints\nThere are no bonds for me;\nMy secret heart is taught the truth\nThat makes thy children free;\nA life of self-renouncing love\nIs one of liberty.", "first_line": "Father, I know that all my life" }