Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: Father when o'er our trembling hearts
Topic: The New Life/Temptations and Conflicts
Writer: <no first name given> Bulfinch
Composer:
Meter: CMD
Tune:
Hymn Number: 869
Page Number: 512, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsFather, when o'er our trembling hearts
Doubt's shadows gathering brood,
When faith in thee almost departs,
And gloomiest fears intrude,
Forsake us not, O God of grace,
But send those fears relief;
Grant us again to see thy face;
Lord, help our unbelief.
When sorrow comes, and joys are flown,
And fondest hopes be dead,
And blessings, long esteemed our own,
Are now for ever fled,--
When the bright promise of our spring
Is but a withering leaf,--
Lord, to thy truth still let us cling,
Help thou our unbelief.
And when the powers of nature fail
Upon the couch of pain,
Nor love, nor friendship can avail
The spirit to detain;
Then, Father, be our closing eyes
Undimmed by tears of grief,
And if a trembling doubt arise,
Help thou our unbelief.