Whatso it be, howso it be, Amen

Whatso it be, howso it be, Amen. Blessed it is, believing, not to see. Now God knows all that is; and we shall, then, Whatso it be.

God’s Will is best for man whose will is free. God’s Will is better to us, yea, than ten Desires whereof He holds and weighs the key.

Amid her household cares He guides the wren, He guards the shifty mouse from poverty; He knows all wants, allots each where and when, Whatso it be.

Short is time, and only time is bleak; Gauge the exceeding height thou hast to climb: Long eternity is nigh to seek: Short is time.

Time is shortening with the wintry rime: Pray and watch and pray, girt up and meek; Praying, watching, praying, chime by chime.

Pray by silence if thou canst not speak: Time is shortening; pray on till the prime: Time is shortening; soul, fulfil thy week: Short is time.