1  Our times are in Thy hand;

       O God, we wish them there;

    Our lives, our souls, our all, we leave

       Entirely to Thy care.

 2  Our times are in Thy hand:

       Whatever they may be;

    Pleasing or painful, dark or bright,

       As best may seem to Thee.

 3  Our times are in Thy hand;

       Why should we doubt or fear?

    A father's hand will never cause

       His child a needless tear.

 4  Our times are in Thy hand;

       Jesus, the Crucified,

    Whose hand our many sins have pierced,

       Is now our guard and guide.

 5  Our times are in Thy hand;

       We'll always trust in Thee,

    Till we possess the promised crown,

       And all Thy glory see.