The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) ‎#280

280. O For a Faith That Will Not Shrink

1 O for a faith that will not shrink
Tho' pressed by many a foe,
That will not tremble on the brink
Of any earthly woe;

2 That will not murmur nor complain
Beneath the chast'ning 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 Lord, give me such a faith as this,
And then, whate’er may come,
I’ll taste e’en now the hallowed bliss
Of an eternal home.

Text Information

• First Line: O for a faith that will not shrink
• Title: O For a Faith That Will Not Shrink
• Author: William H. Bathurst
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Topic: Aspiration; Faith

Tune Information

• Name: EVAN
• Composer: William H. Havergal
• Key: A♭ Major