Hymns, Selected and Original ‎#468

468. What cheering words are these!

1 What cheering words are these!
Their sweetness who can tell?
In time and to eternity,
’Tis with the righteous well.

2 In every state secure,
Kept by Jehovah’s eye,
’Tis well with them while life endures,
And well when call'd to die.

3 ’Tis well when joys arise,
’Tis well when sorrows flow;
’Tis well when darkness veils the skies,
And strong temptations blow.

4 ’Tis well when on the mount
They feast on dying love'
And ’tis as well in God’s account,
When they the furnace prove.

5 'Tis well when at his throne,
They wrestle, weep, and pray,
'Tis well when at his feet they groan,
Yet bring their wants away.

6 'Tis well when Jesus calls,
From earth and sin, arise,
Join with the host of virgin souls,
Made to salvation wise.

Text Information

• First Line: What cheering words are these!
• Meter: S. M.
• Publication Date: 1828
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 3:10
• Topic: Christian experience: A desert; It shall be well with the righteous

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