Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#512

512. Courage, my soul! while God is near

1 Courage, my soul! while God is near,
What enemy hast thou to fear?
How canst thou want a sure defence,
Whose refuge is Omnipotence?

2 Though thickest dangers crowd my way,
My God can chase my fears away:
My steadfast heart on Him relies,
And all those dangers still defies.

3 Though billows after billows roll
To overwhelm my sinking soul
Firm as a rock my faith shall stand,
Upheld by God's almighty hand.

4 In life His presence is my aid;
In death 'twill guide me through the shade,
Chase all my rising fears away,
And turn my darkness into day.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Courage, my soul! while God is near
• Author: Anon.
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Faith: Assurance of; Faith: Blessedness of; Faith: Power of; Faith: Walking by; Fear Dispelled; God: Omnipotent; Providence; Trust: In God
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: DUKE STREET
• Composer: John Hatton
• Meter: L. M.
• Notes: Public Domain.