Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal Revised
Date: 1882
Compiler: A I Hobbs et al
Publisher/Printer: Christian Publishing Co
First Line: How happy is the Christian's state
Topic: Chastisement
Writer: Unknown Unknown
Composer: G Hews
Meter: CM
Tune: Darwin
Hymn Number: 365
Page Number: 127, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsHOW happy is the Christian's state!
His sins are all forgiv'n;
A cheering ray confirms the grace,
And lifts his hopes to heav'n.
Though in the rugged path of life
He heaves the pensive sigh.
Yet, trusting in his God, he finds
Deliv'ring grace is nigh.
If, to prevent his wand'ring steps,
He feels the chast'ning rod,
The gentle stroke shall bring him back
To his forgiving God.
And when the welcome message comes
To call his soul away,
His soul in raptures shall ascend
To everlasting day.