The Cyber Hymnal ‎#9374

9374. When Gloomy Thoughts And Fears

1 When gloomy thoughts and fears
The trembling heart invade,
And all the face of nature wears
A universal shade;

2 Religion can assuage
The tempest of the soul;
And every fear shall lose its rage
At her divine control.

3 Through life’s bewildered way,
Her hand unerring leads;
And o’er the path her heavenly ray
A cheering luster sheds.

4 When reason, tired and blind,
Sinks helpless and afraid,
Thou blest supporter of the mind,
How powerful is thine aid!

5 Oh, let me feel thy power,
And find thy sweet relief,
To brighten every gloomy hour,
And soften every grief.

Text Information

• First Line: When gloomy thoughts and fears
• Title: When Gloomy Thoughts And Fears
• Author: Anne Steele, 1716-1778
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ORRINGTON
• Composer: Carl Friedrich Zelter, 1758-1832
• Meter: SM
• Key: g minor
• Copyright: Public Domain