Oh the peace of full surrender-
All my joy to do His will!
Mine to trust His faithful promise;
His the promise to fulfil.

Oh the glory and the rapture
Thus to dwell with Christ the Lord;
New delight and wisdom gaining
From the study of His Word.

Pleasure's songs no more entice me,
Nor the bugle note of Fame;
Sweeter far the holy music
Of my dear Redeemer's name.

Oh the glory and the rapture-
Earthly burdens pass away!
Stormy winter turns to summer;
Lonely darkness into day.

F. R. Marvin