1 Father, let me dedicate All this times to Thee, In whatever my earthly state, Thou wilt have me be. Not from sorrow, pain, or care Freedom dare I claim; This alone shall be my prayer: Glorify Thy name. 2 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 me every day Than the best can claim; Nor withholdest aught that may Glorify Thy name. 3 If Thou callest to the cross And its shadow come, Turning all my gain to loss, Shrouding heart and home, Let me think how Thy dear Son To his glory came And in deepest woe pray on: "Glorify Thy name." 4 If in mercy Thou wilt prolong Joys that now are mine, If on life serene and fair Brighter rays may shine, Let my glad heart, while it sings, Thee in all proclaim And, whatever the future brings, Glorify Thy name.