The Cyber Hymnal ‎#4062

4062. The Lion That on Sampson Roared

1. The lion that on Sampson roared,
And thirsted for his blood;
With honey afterwards was stored,
And furnished him with food.

2. Believers, as they pace along,
With many lions meet;
But gather sweetness from the strong,
And from the eater, meat.

3. The lions rage and roar in vain,
For Jesus is their Shield;
Their losses prove a certain gain,
Their troubles comfort yield.

4. The world and Satan join their strength,
To fill their souls with fears;
But crops of joy they reap at length,
From what they sow in tears.

5. Afflictions make them love the Word,
Stir up their hearts to prayer;
And many precious proofs afford,
Of their Redeemer’s care.

6. The lions roar but cannot kill,
Then fear them not, my friends;
They bring us, though against their will,
The honey Jesus sends.

Text Information

• First Line: The lion that on Sampson roared
• Title: The Lion That on Sampson Roared
• Author: John Newton (1779)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: Olney Hymns (London: W. Oliver, 1779), number 24
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: DUNDEE
• Composer: Anonymous (1615)
• Meter: CM
• Incipit: 13451 23432 11715
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Scottish Psalter, 1615
• Copyright: Public Domain