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Author: Samuel Longfellow Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #463 (1995) Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8 Lyrics: 1 I look to you in every need,
and never look in vain;
I feel your strong and tender love,
and all is well again:
The thought of you is mightier far
than sin and pain and sorrow are.
2 Discouraged in the work of life,
disheartened by its load,
Shamed by its failures or its fears,
I sink beside the road;
But let me only think of you
and all my strength returns anew.
3 Serene and calm, you circle me,
my restlessness to still;
Around me flows your quickening life,
to nerve my faltering will:
Your presence fills my solitude;
your providence turns all to good.
4 Enfolded deep in your dear love,
held in your law, I stand;
Your hand in all things I behold,
and all things in your hand;
You lead me in surprising ways,
and turn my mourning into praise. Topics: Comfort and Assurance; God Providence and Goodness of; God Strength and Refuge of; Year C Proper 12 Languages: English Tune Title: O JESU
I Look to You in Every Need