The Hymnal ‎#288

288. Cast thy burdens on the Lord

1 Cast thy burden on the Lord,
Only lean upon His word;
Thou wilt soon have cause to bless
His eternal faithfulness.

2 He sustains thee by His hand,
He enables thee to stand;
Those whom Jesus once hath loved
From His grace are never moved.

3 Human counsels come to naught;
That shall stand which God hath wrought;
His compassion, love, and power
Are the same for evermore.

4 Heaven and earth may pass away,
God’s free grace shall not decay;
He hath promised to fulfill
All the pleasure of His will.

5 Jesus, Guardian of Thy flock,
Be Thyself our constant Rock;
Make us, by Thy powerful hand,
Strong as Zion’s mountain stand.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Cast thy burdens on the Lord
• Author: Anon.
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Scripture:
  Psalm 55
• Topic: The Life in Christ: Trust; Comfort; Confidence; Trust and Confidence
• Source: Rowland Hill's "Psalms and Hymns," 1783

Tune Information

• Name: SAVANNAH
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Rev. John Wesley's "Foundery Collection," 1742