Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#472

472. O for a faith that will not shrink

1 O for a faith that will not shrink,
Though pressed by every foe!
That will not tremble on the brink
Of any earthly woe;

2 That will not murmur or complain
Beneath the chastening rod,
But, in the hour of grief or pain,
Will lean upon its God;

3 A faith that shines more bright and clear
When tempests rage without;
That when in danger knows no fear,
In darkness feels no doubt:

4 That bears, unmoved, the world's dread frown,
Nor heeds its scornful smile;
That seas of trouble cannot drown,
Or Satan's arts beguile:

5 A faith that keeps the narrow way
Till life's last hour is fled,
And with a pure and heavenly ray
Illumes a dying bed.

6 Lord, give us such a faith as this,
And then, whate'er may come,
We'll taste, while here, the hallowed bliss
Of an eternal home.

Text Information

• First Line: O for a faith that will not shrink
• Author: W. H. Bathurst, 1796-1877
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Afflictions: Courage in; Courage, Christian; Foes; The Christian Life: The Inner Life; Faith: Prayer for; Will: Of God; Prayer: For Faith

Tune Information

• Name: EVAN
• Composer: W. H. Havergal, 1793-1870
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: A Major