Hymnal: The Christian Hymn-Book
Date: 1815
Compiler: John Thompson et al
Publisher/Printer: Looker and Wallace
First Line: Peace troubl'd soul thou need'st not fear
Topic: Trusting in the Promises of God
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: LM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 73
Page Number: 061, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsPeace, troubl'd soul, thou need'st not fear,
Thy great Provider still is near;
Who fed thee last will feed thee still,
Be calm and sink into his will.
The Lord, who built the earth and sky,
In mercy stoops to hear thy cry;
His promise all may freely claim,
"Ask and receive in Jesus' name."
His stores are open all and free,
To such as truly upright be;
Water and bread he'll give for food,
With all things else which he sees good.
Your very hairs which are so small,
By God himself are number'd all;
This truth he publish'd all abroad,
That men might learn to trust the Lord.
The ravens daily he doth feed,
And sends them food as they have need;
Altho' they nothing have in store,
Yet as they lack he gives them more.
Then do not seek with anxious care,
What ye shall eat, or drink, or wear;
You heav'nly Father will you feed,
He knows that all these things you need.
Without reserve give Christ your heart,
Let him his righteousness impart;
Then all things else he'll freely give,
With him you all things shall receive.
Thus shall the soul be truly blest,
Who seeks in God his only rest;
May I that happy person be,
In time and in eternity.