The Hymnbook ‎#52

52. On the Good and Faithful

1 On the good and faithful
God has set His love;
When they call He sends them
Blessings from above.
Stand in awe, and sin not,
Bid your heart be still;
Through the silent watches
Think upon His will.

2 Lay upon God's altar
Good and loving deeds,
And in all things trust Him
To supply your needs.
Anxious and despairing,
Many walk in night;
But to those that fear Him
God will send His light.

3 In God's love abiding,
I have joy and peace
More than all the wicked,
Though their wealth increase.
In His care confiding,
I will sweetly sleep,
For the Lord, my Saviour,
Will in safety keep.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: On the good and faithful
• Title: On the Good and Faithful
• Meter: 6. 5. 6. 5. D.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Psalm 4
• Topic: Evening; God: Love and Fatherhood; God: Strength and Refuge; Trust; Worship: Evening
• Source: The Psalter, 1912

Tune Information

• Name: PENITENCE
• Composer: Spencer Lane (1879)
• Meter: 6. 5. 6. 5. D.
• Key: D♭ Major
• Notes: For lower key, see Hymn 394.