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| Text: | Afflicted saint, to Christ draw near |
| Author: | Anon. |
| Tune: | MELITA |
| Composer: | Isaac B. Woodbury |
1 Afflicted saint, to Christ draw near,
Thy Saviour's gracious promise hear;
His faithful word declares to thee,
That as thy day thy strength shall be.
2 Let not thy heart despond, and say,
"How shall I stand the trying day?"
He has engaged by firm decree,
That as thy day thy strength shall be.
3 Thy faith is weak, thy foes are strong,
And if the conflict should be long,
Thy Lord will make the tempter flee,
For as thy day thy strength shall be.
4 Should persecution rage and flame,
Still trust in thy Redeemer's name;
In fiery trials thou shalt see
That as thy day thy strength shall be.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Afflicted saint, to Christ draw near |
| Author: | Anon. |
| Publication Date: | 1886 |
| Topic: | The Christian: Comfort and Encouragement |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | MELITA |
| Composer: | Isaac B. Woodbury |
| Meter: | L. M. |
| Key: | A♭ Major |
| Notes: | Alternate tunes: #223, 51, or 316. |
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