Our times are in Thy hand

Our times are in Thy hand;

O God

we wish them there;

Our lives

our souls

our all

we leave

Entirely to Thy care.

Our times are in Thy hand:

Whatever they may be;

Pleasing or painful

dark or bright

As best may seem to Thee.

Our times are in Thy hand;

Why should we doubt or fear?

A father’s hand will never cause

His child a needless tear.

Our times are in Thy hand;

Jesus

the Crucified

Whose hand our many sins have pierced

Is now our guard and guide.

Our times are in Thy hand;

We’ll always trust to Thee

Till we possess the promised crown

And all Thy glory see.