Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal Revised
Date: 1882
Compiler: A I Hobbs et al
Publisher/Printer: Christian Publishing Co
First Line: Father when o'er our trembling hearts
Topic: Death/Preparation for
Writer: S Bulfinch
Composer: R Willis
Meter: CM double
Tune: Carol
Hymn Number: 397
Page Number: 139, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsFATHER, when o'er our trembling hearts
Doubt's shadows gath'ring 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 lie dead,
And blessings, long esteem'd our own,
Are now forever fled;
When the bright promise of our Spring
Is but a with'ring leaf,
Lord, to Thy truth still let us cling;
Help Thou our unbelief.
And when the pow'rs of nature fail
Upon the couch of pain,
Nor love nor friendship can avail
The spirit to detain;
Then, Father, be our closing eyes
Undimm'd by tears of grief;
And, if a trembling doubt arise,
Help Thou our unbelief.