72 | The Psalter#73 | 74 |
Text: | The Confidence of Faith |
Tune: | ST. MARGARET |
Composer: | Albert L. Peace |
1 The Lord Almighty is my light,
He is my Saviour ever near,
And, since my strength is in His might
Who can distress me or affright?
What evil shall I fear?
2 O Lord, regard me when I cry,
In mercy hear me when I speak;
Thou bidst me seek Thy face, and I,
O Lord, with willing heart reply,
Thy face, Lord, will I seek.
3 Hide not Thy face afar from me,
For Thou a lone canst help afford;
O cast me not away from Thee
Nor let my soul forsaken be,
My Saviour and my Lord.
4 Though earthly friends no pity take,
Yet Thy compassion knows no end;
E'en tho' my father shall forsake,
E'en tho' my mother's love shall break,
The Lord will be my friend.
5 My heart had failed in fear and woe
Unless in God I had believed,
Assured that He would mercy show
And that my life His grace should know,
Nor was my hope deceived.
6 Fear not, though succor be delayed,
Still wait for God, and He will hear;
Be strong, nor be thy heart dismayed,
Wait, and the Lord shall bring thee aid,
Yea, trust and never fear.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | The Lord Almighty is my light |
Title: | The Confidence of Faith |
Meter: | 8s and 6 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1912 |
Scripture: | |
Topic: | Access to God; Aspirations: For Christ; Aspirations: For Peace and Rest(38 more...) |
Notes: | Selected stanzas. |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | ST. MARGARET |
Composer: | Albert L. Peace |
Meter: | 8s and 6 |
Key: | A♭ Major |