171—Father let me dedicate Father, let me dedicate All this year to Thee, In whatever worldly state Thou wilt have me be; Not from sorrow, pain, or care Freedom dare I claim; This alone shall be my pray’r Glorify Thy name. Can a child presume to choose Where or how to live? Can a father’s love refuse All the best to give? More Thou givest every day Than the best can claim. Nor withholdest aught that may Glorify thy name. If in mercy thou wilt spare Joys that yet are mine; If on life, serene and fair Brighter rays may shine; Let my glad heart , while it sings, Thee in proclaim. And whate’er the future brings, Glorify Thy name. If thou callest o the cross, And its shadow shall come, Turning all my gain to loss. Shrouding heart and home; Let me think how Thy dear Son To His glory fame, And in deepest woe pray on, “Glorify thy name”