Hymnal: The Christian Hymn-Book
Date: 1815
Compiler: John Thompson et al
Publisher/Printer: Looker and Wallace
First Line: Be still my heart these anxious cares
Topic: The Christian Warefare
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: LM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 118
Page Number: 103, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsBe still my heart, these anxious cares
To thee are burdens, thorns and snares;
They cast dishonor on thy 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?
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?
Like David, thou may'st comfort draw;
Sav'd from the bear's and lion's paw;
Goliah's rage I may defy,
For God my Saviour still is nigh.
He that 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 apace to God;
I count my present trials small,
For heav'n will make amends for all.