Lord, Settle My Soul

O Lord, this is all my desire -- to walk along the path
of life that Thou hast appointed me, even as Jesus
my Lord would walk along it, in steadfastness of
faith, in meekness of spirit, in lowliness of heart,
in gentleness of love.

And because outward events
have so much power in scattering my thoughts and
disturbing the inward peace in which alone the voice
of Thy spirit is heard, do Thou, gracious Lord,
calm and settle my soul by that subduing power which
alone can bring all thoughts and desires of the
heart into captivity to Thyself.

All I have is Thine;
do Thou with all as seems best to Thy divine will;
for I know not what is best. Let not the cares or duties
of this life press on me too heavily; but lighten my burden,
that I may follow Thy way in quietness, filled with thankfulness
for Thy mercy, and rendering acceptable service unto Thee.