Hymnal: The Pilgrim's Hymn Book
Date: 1816
Compiler: Joseph Thomas
Publisher/Printer: J Foster
First Line: Be still my heart these anxious cares
Topic: <no topic given>
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
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Meter: LM
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Hymn Number: VI
Page Number: 013, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsBe still my heart! these anxious cares;
To thee are burdens, thorns, and snare
They cast dishonor on my Lord,
And contradict his gracious word.
Brought safely by his hand, thus far,
Why wilt thou now give place to fear?
How canst thou want if he provide
Or lose thy way with such a guide?
When first before his mercy seat,
Thou didst to him thy all commit,
He gave thee warrant, from that hour
To trust his wisdom, love, and power.
Did trouble ever yet befal,
And he refuse to hear thy call?
And has he not his promise past,
That thou shalt overcome at last?
He, who has help'd me hitherto,
Will help me all my journey thro',
And give me daily cause to raise
New Ebenezers to his praise.
Tho' rough and thorny be the road,
It leads me home a pace to God,
Then count the present trials small,
For heav'n will make amends for all.