what God does, that is done well

a friend recently shared with me this english translation of the words to a piece from a german cantata

the words are so simple, yet so powerful at the same time

i pray that this may be my confession of faith

i know that it is the prayer of my heart

"Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan"

what God does, that is done well!

His will remains just
however He deals with my affairs

i want calmly to place my whole trust in Him

He is my God who in my troubles
knows well how to support me

therefore i let Him alone rule over me

what God does, that is done well
He will not deceive me

He leads me along the right way
so i live content
with His favor and have patience
He will turn aside my misfortune
for He has the power to do so

what God does, that is done well

He will take good care of me

He, as my Physician and Miracle Worker
will not give me poison
instead of medicine
therefore i want to rely on Him
and trust His grace

what God does, that is done well
He is my Light, my Life

who can have no ill will towards me
i want to entrust myself to Him
in Joy and sorrow. The time will come
when it will be clearly apparent
how faithful His intention is

what God does, that is done well
if i have to taste the chalice
that I foolishly imagine is bitter
i shall not let myself be frightened
since in the end I shall feel delight
and sweet consolation in my heart
then all sorrows will vanish

what God does, that is done well
i shall keep to this thought
it may be that on the rough road
i shall be driven by distress, death and misery
yet God will, just like a Father
hold me in His arms
therefore I let Him alone rule over me