Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: When I sink down in gloom or fear
Topic: The Gospel/Faith and Repentance
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: CM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 362
Page Number: 224, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsWhen I sink down in gloom or fear,
Hope blighted or delayed,
Thy whisper, Lord, my heart shall cheer,
"'T is I: be not afraid!"
Or, startled at some sudden blow,
If fretful thoughts I feel,
"Fear not, it is but I!" shall flow
As balm my wound to heal.
Nor will I quit thy way, though foes
Some onward pass defend;
From each rough voice the watchword goes,
"Be not afraid!...a friend!"
And O! when judgment's trumpet clear
Awakes me from the grave,
Still in its echo may I hear,
"'T is Christ! he comes to save."