Rejoice in the Lord ‎#177

177. How Blest Are They, O Lord

1 How blest are they, O Lord,
who stay themselves on thee;
who wait for thy salvation, Lord,
shall thy salvation see.

2 When we in darkness walk,
not feel the heav'nly flame,
then is the time to trust our God,
and call upon his name.

3 Soon shall our doubts and fears
subside at his control:
his lovingkindness shall break thro'
the midnight of the soul.

4 Wait till the shadows flee;
wait thy appointed hour;
wait till the Bridegroom of thy soul
reveals his love with power.

5 His grace will to the end
stronger and brighter shine,
nor present things, nor things to come
shall quench the spark divine.

Text Information

• First Line: How blest are they, O Lord
• Title: How Blest Are They, O Lord
• Author: A. Toplady (1772, cento)
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Doubt
• Source: Cento

Tune Information

• Name: SONG 20
• Composer (melody and bass): Orlando Gibbons (1623)
• Meter: SM
• Key: b minor