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Hymn: O holy Saviour Friend unseen (FL)

Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book

Date: 1865

Compiler: Alexander Campbell

Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern

First Line: O holy Saviour Friend unseen

Topic: The Gospel/Faith and Repentance

Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>

Composer:

Meter: 8s and 6s

Tune:

Hymn Number: 371

Page Number: 230, click to see hymnal pages

Lyics

O Holy Saviour! Friend unseen,

Since on thine arm thou bidd'st me lean,

Help me, throughout life's changing scene,

By faith to cling to thee!



Blest with this fellowship divine,

Take what thou wilt, I'll not repine;

For, as the branches to the vine,

My soul would cling to thee.



Though far from him, fatigued, oppressed,

Here have I found a place of rest;

An exile still, yet not unblest,

Because I cling to thee.



What though the world deceitful prove,

And earthly friends and hopes remove;

With patient, uncomplaining love,

Still would I cling to thee.



Though oft I seem to tread alone

Life's dreary waste, with thorns o'ergrown,

Thy voice of love in gentlest tone,

Still whispers, "Cling to me!"



Though faith and hope are often tried,

I ask not, need not aught beside;

So safe, so calm, so satisfied,

The soul that clings to thee!