If Thou wouldst deal with me,
Verse 1
If Thou wouldst deal with me, How could my hands contend? If Thou resist with might, What heart could e’er withstand? Shall he who’s molded say: Why didst Thou thus make me? Though Jacob strive and wrest, Eventually he’ll see:
Chorus
What depth of wisdom and knowledge, His ways untraceable! I rest myself in Thy wise hand, Most sov’reign and most faithful!
Verse 2
Lord, can no righteousness, Be found upon the earth? The tambourine and lyre, Have ceased to bring me mirth. Yet in Thy dwelling place, I saw the wicked’s end. Thy counsel guides me still, Thou leadest by Thy hand.
Chorus
What depth of wisdom and knowledge, His ways untraceable! I rest myself in Thy wise hand, Most sov’reign and most faithful!
Verse 3
The broken, contrite heart, Is ne’er despised by Thee; My many wicked sins Have henceforth humbled me! The sinner’s vile offense, To God’s forgiveness wed, Brings forth the builded work; To Zion thus I’m led.
Chorus
What depth of wisdom and knowledge, His ways untraceable! I rest myself in Thy wise hand, Most sov’reign and most faithful!