Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#359

359. Faith adds new charms to earthly bliss

1 Faith adds new charms to earthly bliss,
And saves me from its snares;
Its aid in ev'ry duty brings,
And softens all my cares;

2 Extinguishes the thirst of sin,
And lights the sacred fire
Of love to God and heavenly things,
And feeds the pure desire.

3 The wounded conscience know its power
The healing balm to give;
That balm the saddest heart can cheer,
And make the dying live.

4 Wide it unveils celestial worlds,
Where deathless pleasures reign;
And bids me seek my portion there,
Nor bids me seek in vain:

5 Shows me the precious promise seal'd
With my Redeemer's blood;
And helps my feeble hope to rest
Upon a faithful God.

6 There, there unshaken would I rest,
'Till this vile body dies,
And then on faith's triumphant wings
At once to glory rise.

Text Information

• First Line: Faith adds new charms to earthly bliss
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Christians: their life and experience; Faith: Power of; Faith: overcoming the world; Goodness of God: a ground of trust; Happiness: of love and trust
• Notes: Author from index: Turner

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