A Selection of Hymns ‎#CCXX

CCXX. Faith fainting

1 Encompass'd with clouds of distress,
Just ready all hope to resign,
I pant for the light of thy face,
And fear it will never be mine:
Dishearten'd with waiting so long,
I sink at thy feet with my load
All plaintive I pour out my song,
And stretch forth my hands unto God.

2 Shine, Lord, and my terror shall cease;
The blood of atonement apply;
And lead me to Jesus for peace,
The rock that is higher than I:
Speak, savior, for sweet is thy voice;
Thy presence is fair to behold,
Attend to my sorrows and cries,
My groanings that cannot be told.

3 If sometimes I strive as I mourn,
My hold of Thy promise to keep:
The billows more fiercely return,
And plunge me again in the deep:
While harrass'd and cast from thy sight,
The tempter suggests with a roar,
"The Lord has forsaken thee quite;
"Thy God will be gracious no more."

4 Yet, Lord, if thy love hath design'd
No covenant blessing for me,
Ah, tell me, how is it I find
Some pleasure in waiting for thee?
Almighty to rescue thou art;
Thy grace is my only resource:
If e’er thou art Lord of my heart,
Thy spirit must take it by force.

Text Information

• First Line: Encompass'd with clouds of distress
• Title: Faith fainting
• Meter: New Jerusalem Tune
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Topic: The Graces of the Holy Spirit: Faith; Faith: Fainting; Faith: Conquering; Presence of God longed for

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