Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal Revised
Date: 1882
Compiler: A I Hobbs et al
Publisher/Printer: Christian Publishing Co
First Line: Faith adds new charms to earthly bliss
Topic: Conscience
Writer: Isaac Watts
Composer: Thomas Hastings
Meter: CM
Tune: Byefield
Hymn Number: 47
Page Number: 023, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsFAITH adds new charms to earthly bliss,
And saves us from its snares;
It yields support in all our toils,
And softens all our cares.
The wounded conscience knows its pow'r
The healing balm to give;
That balm the saddest heart can cheer,
And make the dying live.
Unveiling wide the heav'nly world,
Where endless pleasures reign,
It bids us seek our portion there,
Nor bids us seek in vain.
There still unshaken would we rest
Till this frail body dies;
And then, on faith's triumphant wing,
To endless glory rise.