1. I do not pray that life be spent On flow'ry beds of ease; I only pray that Christ may guide Across the stormy seas. 2. I do not pray that flow'rs may bloom Along my pilgrim way; I only ask that Christ may guide My footsteps lest I stray. 3. If Thou wilt lead me by the hand, And guide my trembling feet, For Thee, O Christ, I'll gladly drink The bitter with the sweet. 4. What though my life be peace or pain, 'Twill only soon be o'er; I want to walk the way that leads To heav'n's eternal shore.