African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#81

81. How Gentle God's Commands

1 How gentle God’s commands!
How kind His precepts are!
Come, cast your burdens on the Lord,
And trust His constant care.

2 While Providence supports,
Let saints securely dwell;
That hand which bears all nature up
Shall guard His children well.

3 Why should this anxious load
Press down your weary mind?
Haste to your heavenly Father’s throne,
And sweet refreshment find.

4 His goodness stands approved,
Down to the present day:
I’ll drop my burden at His feet,
And bear a song away.

Text Information

• First Line: How gentle God's commands!
• Title: How Gentle God's Commands
• Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 5:7
• Topic: God the Father: His Presence; God: Providence; Peace

Tune Information

• Name: DENNIS
• Composer: Johann G. Nägeli, 1768-1836
• Arranger: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
• Meter: SM
• Key: F Major or modal