By A Collection of Hymns

      L.M. Matthew vi. 27.
      1 UNPROFITABLE all and vain,
      Away this soul-distracting care!
      I cannot lengthen out my span,
      I cannot change a single hair;

      2 Then let me hang upon his word
      Who keeps his saints in perfect peace,
      My burden cast upon the Lord,
      And only care my God to please.

      3 Who stoops to clothe a fading flower
      Will every needful blessing give,
      And fit the creature of an hour
      An endless life with him to live.

      4 My Father knows the things I need,
      My Father knows, let that suffice,
      I trust him now to clothe and feed
      His child who on his care relies.

      5 The cause of my misgiving fear,
      Lord, I my unbelief confess;
      Author of faith in me appear,
      And bid my doubts and terrors cease!