It is only a tiny rosebud,  

A flower of God's design;  

But I cannot unfold the petals  

With these clumsy hands of mine.

  The secret of unfolding flowers

Is not known to such as I.  

GOD opens this flower so sweetly,  

When in my hands they die.

  If I cannot unfold a rosebud,  

This flower of God's design,  

Then how can I have the wisdom  

To unfold this life of mine?

  So I'll trust in Him for leading  

Each moment of my day.  

I will look to him for His guidance  

Each step of the pilgrim way.

  The pathway that lies before me,  

Only my Heavenly Father knows.  

I'll trust Him to unfold the moments,  

Just as He unfolds the rose.