Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#425

425. I thank Thee, Savior for the grief

1 I thank Thee, Savior for the grief,
Thy goodness bids me bear,
And for each word of sweet relief,
That saves me from despair.

2 I see but dimly all Thy ways,
Nor may each purpose tell,
But this I know to wake my praise:
Thou doest all things well.

3 The way of life is by the cross,
The glowing fires along,
Which serve to purge away the dross
And make the spirit strong.

4 To me, O Lord! Thy grace impart
Each trial to abide,
And ever let my bleeding heart
Cling to Thy bleeding side.

Text Information

• First Line: I thank Thee, Savior for the grief
• Author: Rev. Matthias Loy, D. D. (1863)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Sexagesima; Christian Life and Hope: The Walk of Godliness: Cross and Consolation

Tune Information

• Name: MANOAH
• Composer: Gioachimo Rossini, 1792-1808 (adapted)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Key: A♭ Major