The Plymouth Sabbath School Collection of Hymns and Tunes ‎#93

93. When my heart was sick and sore

1 When my heart was sick and sore,
With the load of sin I bore;
And no earthly hope could see,
Jesus, I came to Thee!
In Thy love my safety lies;
In Thy perfect sacrifice,
All my terrors have an end,
O glorious, perfect friend.

2 When beneath the tempter's power,
Fall in an evil hour,
In my shame, where could I flee,
Only, my Lord, to Thee?
Thou did'st comfort, cleanse, forgive:
By Thy perfect life I live;
Healing and mercy dwell for me,
Only, my Lord, in Thee.

3 When a thousand cares annoy,
And would all my peace destroy,
Tossed upon a changing sea,
Saviour, I rest in Thee!
Thou art free from earthly care
And Thy strength divine I share,
Happy, and calm, and safe, and blest,
While still in Thy love I rest.

4 When the terror of the tomb
Fills my fainting soul with gloom,--
Terror of the path unknown,
Where I must read alone,--
In the cold and dismal vale,
Still my heart shall never fail;
Bright in the gloom Thy face I see,
And Saviour, I trust in Thee!

Text Information

• First Line: When my heart was sick and sore
• Publication Date: 1865
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: THE POLAR STAR
• Composer: T. E. Perkins
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: By permission