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Hymn: In the floods of tribulation (FL)

Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book

Date: 1865

Compiler: Alexander Campbell

Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern

First Line: In the floods of tribulation

Topic: The New Life/Afflictions

Writer: <no first name given> Pearce

Composer:

Meter: 8s 7s and 4

Tune:

Hymn Number: 1026

Page Number: 607, click to see hymnal pages

Lyics

In the floods of tribulation,

While the billows o'er me roll,

Jesus whispers consolation,

And supports my sinking soul;

Sweet affliction!

Bringing Jesus to my soul.



In the darkest dispensations

Doth my faithful Lord appear

With his richest consolations,

To reanimate and cheer.

Sweet affliction!

Thus to bring my Saviour near.



All I meet shall still befriend me

In my path to heavenly joy,

Where, though trials now attend me,

Trials never more annoy.

Sweet affliction!

Every promise gives me joy.



Wearing there a weight of glory,

Still the path I'll ne'er forget;

But exulting cry, It led me

To my blessed Saviour's seat.

Sweet affliction!

Which has brought me to his feet.