Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#357

357. Oh, for a faith that will not shrink

1 Oh, for a faith that will not shrink,
Though press'd by ev'ry foe,
That will not tremble on the brink
Of any earthly woe!--

2 That will not murmur nor complain
Beneath the chast'ning rod,
But, in the hour of grief or pain,
Can lean upon its God;--

3 A faith that shines more bright and clear
When tempests rage without;
That when in danger knows no fear,
In darkness feels no doubt;--

4 That bears unmoved the world's dread frown,
Nor heeds its scornful smile;
That seas of trouble cannot drown,
Nor Satan's arts beguile;--

5 A faith that keeps the narrow way
Till life's last spark is fled,
And with a pure and heavenly ray
Lights up a dying bed.

6 Lord, give us such a faith as this,
And then, whate'er may come,
We'll taste, e'en here, the hallow'd bliss
Of an eternal home.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, for a faith that will not shrink
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Christians: their life and experience; Confidence: in Providence; Faith: in Providence; Faith: Prayer for; Goodness of God: a ground of trust; Growth in Grace; Strength
• Notes: Author from index: Bathurst

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