Thou art good when thou givest,
when thou takest away,
when the sun shines upon me,
when night gathers over me.
Thou hast loved me before the foundation of the world,
and in love didst redeem my soul;
Thou dost love me still,
in spite of my hard heart, ingratitude, distrust.
Thy goodness has been with me during another year,
leading me through a twisting wilderness,
in retreat helping me to advance,
when beaten back making sure headway.
Thy goodness will be with me in the year ahead;
If thou hast appointed storms of tribulation,
thou wilt be with me in them;
Only glorify thyself in me whether in comfort or trial,
as a chosen vessel meet always for thy use."
-italics added, prayer from The Valley of Vision
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