African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#408

408. O Holy Savior

1 O Holy Savior, Friend unseen,
Since on Thine arm Thou bid'st me lean,
Help me, throughout life's changing scene,
By faith to cling to Thee!

2 What though the world deceitful prove,
And earthly friends and joys remove?
With patient, uncomplaining love,
Still would I cling to Thee.

3 Though faith and hope awhile be tried,
I ask not, need not aught beside:
How safe, how calm, how satisfied,
The souls that clings to Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: O holy Savior! Friend unseen
• Title: O Holy Savior
• Author: Charlotte Elliott 1789-1871
• Meter: 888 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 43:3
• Topic: Jesus Christ: His Love and Mercy; Patience

Tune Information

• Name: HOLY SAVIOR
• Composer: Ulysses Elam
• Arranger: Robert Nathaniel Dett, 1882-1943
• Meter: 888 6
• Key: E Major
• Copyright: Arr. © 1936 (renewed), Paul A. Schmitt Music Co., c/o Belwin-Mills Publishing Corp.