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Text:The Goodness of God
Tune:FULTON
Composer:Ernest R. Kroeger

396. The Goodness of God

1 The Lord is strong to help the weak,
Upholding those that fall,
Restoring those bowed down with grief,
And doing good to all.

2 Thy creatures look to Thee for food,
From day to day supplied,
And Thou dost for their sustenance
With open hand provide.

3 The Lord is right in all His ways,
His works His love declare,
And He is nigh to ev'ry one
That breathes the trustful prayer.

4 The hope of those that fear His Name
The Lord will satisfy;
Their mighty Saviour He will be
When unto Him they cry.

5 All those that set their love on Him
Shall full salvation know,
But wicked men and wicked ways
The Lord will overthrow.

6 My mouth shall bless the Lord my God
And all His praise proclaim;
Let all unite for evermore
To bless His holy Name.

Text Information
First Line: The Lord is strong to help the weak
Title: The Goodness of God
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1912
Scripture:
Topic: Access to God; Adoration; Assurance: Declared (45 more...)
Notes: Now Public Domain. Stanzas 11-16
Tune Information
Name: FULTON
Composer: Ernest R. Kroeger
Meter: C. M.
Key: F Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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