O Lord! When we the path retrace (Hymn 87)

Verse 1: O Lord! When we the path retrace Which Thou on earth hast trod, To men Thy wondrous love and grace, Thy faithfulness to God; Verse 2: Thy love, by man so sorely tried, Proved stronger than the grave; The very spear that pierced Thy side Drew forth the blood to save; Verse 3: Though Thou didst pass through woes and grief, Thy works were ever good; Although midst sorrows all Thy life, Thou spak'st no murmuring word. Verse 4: Faithful amidst unfaithfulness, 'Mid darkness only light, Thou didst Thy Father's name confess, And in His will delight; Verse 5: Unmoved by Satan's subtle wiles, Or suffering, shame, and loss, Thy path, uncheered by earthly smiles, Led only to the cross. Verse 6: We wonder at Thy lowly mind, And fain would like Thee be, And all our rest and pleasure find In learning, Lord, of Thee.