The Cyber Hymnal ‎#12679

12679. Thou Wilt Defend Us

1 Light in our darkness, hope in our fear,
Joy in our sorrow, still Thou art near;
Constant, unchanging, praise to Thy name,
Now and forever Thou art the same.

Refrain:
Thou hast redeemed us—we are Thine own;
Thou wilt not leave us friendless alone;
Hope to the promise trustingly clings,
Thou wilt defend us under Thy wings.

2 Gifts that with morning fall like the dew,
Still with the evening cheer us anew;
Songs of rejoicing, anthems of praise,
Lord, for Thy goodness help us to raise. [Refrain]

3 What tho’ the night clouds frown on the deep?
Watch o’er Thy loved ones Thine eye will keep;
Rocked on the billow, weak and dismayed,
Thy voice wilt whisper, Be not afraid. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Light in our darkness, hope in our fear
• Title: Thou Wilt Defend Us
• Author: Mable F. Long
• Refrain First Line: Thou hast redeemed us—we are Thine own
• Meter: 99.99 D
• Language: English
• Source: On Joyful Wing, by John R. Sweney and William J. Kirkpatrick (Philadelphia: John J. Hood, 1886)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ANDAMAN
• Composer: John Robson Sweney (1886)
• Meter: 99.99 D
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain