Lyrics
Whate'er my God ordains is right:
Holy His will abideth;
I will be still whate'er He does,
And follow where He guideth:
He is my God; Though dark my road,
He holds me that I shall not fall:
Wherefore to Him I leave it all.
Whate'er my God ordains is right:
He never will deceive me;
He leads me by the proper path;
I know He will not leave me:
I take, content, what He hath sent;
His hand can turn my griefs away,
And patiently I wait His day.
Whate'er my God ordains is right:
Though now this cup, in drinking,
May bitter seem to my faint heart,
I take it, all unshrinking:
My God is true; each morn anew
Sweet comfort yet shall fill my heart,
And pain and sorrow shall depart.
Whate'er my God ordains is right:
Here shall my stand be taken;
Though sorrow, need, or death be mine,
Yet I am not forsaken;
My Father's care is round me there;
He holds me that I shall not fall:
And so to Him I leave it all.
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Samuel Rodigast
Even when the path ahead feels uncertain or dark, this classic hymn gently reminds us that our Heavenly Father's character never changes. God’s wisdom is perfect, His love is steadfast, and His hands hold us steady when we feel prone to stumble. Singing these words is an invitation to release our anxiety and surrender our need for control. As we follow Christ step by step, we can rest knowing He is actively leading us along the path of His good and holy purpose.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Romans 8:28: “We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.”
- Psalm 37:23-24: “A man’s goings are established by Yahweh. He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for Yahweh upholds him with his hand.”
- Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”