Joyful Lays ‎#39

39. I take this Pain, Lord Jesus

1 I take this pain, Lord Jesus,
From Thine own hand;
The strength to bear it bravely
Thou wilt command;
I am too weak for effort,
So let me rest,
In hush of sweet submission,
On Thine own breast.

2 I take this pain, Lord Jesus,
As proof indeed
That Thou art watching closely
My truest need;
That Thou, my good physician,
Art working still;
That all Thine own good pleasure
Thou wilt fulfil.

3 ‘Tis Thy dear hand, O Saviour,
That presseth sore—
The hand that bears that nail-prints
Forevermore;
And now beneath its shadow,
Hidden by Thee,
The pressure only tell me
Thou lovest me.

Text Information

• First Line: I take this pain, Lord Jesus
• Title: I take this Pain, Lord Jesus
• Author: Frances Ridley Havergal
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 12:5

Tune Information

• Name: [I take this pain, Lord Jesus]
• Composer: H. W. Lanning
• Key: G Major