Thomas à Kempis (1379-1471)

O Lord,
if only my will may remain right and firm towards Thee,
do with me whatsoever it shall please Thee.
For it cannot be anything but good,
whatsoever Thou shalt do with me.
If it be Thy will I should be in darkness,
be Thou blessed;
and if it be Thy will I should be in light,
be Thou again blessed.
If Thou vouchsafe to comfort me,
be Thou blessed;
and if Thou wilt have me afflicted,
be Thou ever equally blessed.
Amen