MY purposes are broken off,
So be it, blessed Lord ;
With wisdom and with wondrous Love
Thy purposes are stored.
The thoughts of my poor heart give place
To Thy great plan for me ;
In all Thy ways my soul can trace
Thy mercy rich and free.

My purposes are broken off,
Dear Lord, 'tis better so ;
For higher are Thy ways than mine,
Who to the end dost know.
I praise Thee still though broken off
My purposes may be ;
For in Thy glory I shall know
Thy will was best for me.