Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal
Date: 1871
Compiler: Under direction of the Christian Hymn-Book Committee
Publisher/Printer: Bosworth Chase & Hall
First Line: O my soul what means this sadness
Topic: The New Life/Temptations and Conflicts
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer: W Bradbury
Meter: 8s 7s and 4s
Tune: Hope
Hymn Number: 655
Page Number: 238, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsO my soul! what means this sadness?
Wherefore art thou thus cast down?
Let thy griefs be turned to gladness,
Bid thy restless fears be gone;
Look to Jesus, Look to Jesus,
And rejoice in his dear name;
Look to Jesus, Look to Jesus,
And rejoice in his dear name.
What though Satan's strong temptations
Vex and grieve thee day by day,
And thy sinful inclinations
Often fill thee with dismay;
Thou shalt conquer,
Through the Lamb's redeeming blood.
Though ten thousand ills beset thee
From without and from within,
Jesus saith he'll ne'er forget thee,
But will save from hell and sin.
He is faithful
To perform his gracious word.
Though distresses now attend thee,
And thou tread'st the thorny road,
His right hand shall still defend thee;
Soon he'll bring thee home to God.
Therefore praise him,
Praise the great Redeemer's name.
Oh that I could now adore him
Like the heavenly host above,
Who forever bow before him,
And unceasing sing his love.
Happy songsters!
When shall I your chorus join?