Author: Samuel Longfellow Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8 Appears in 101 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I look to Thee in every need,
And never look in vain;
I feel Thy strong and tender love,
And all is well again:
The thought of Thee 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 Thee
And then new heart springs up in me.
3 Thy calmness bends serene above,
My restlessness to still;
Around me flows Thy quickening life,
To nerve my faltering will:
Thy presence fills my solitude;
Thy providence turns all to good.
4 Enfolded deep in Thy dear love,
Held in Thy law, I stand;
Thy hand in all things I behold,
And all things in Thy hand;
Thou leadest me by unsought ways,
And turnest my mourning into praise.
Amen. Topics: God Guide; God Presence; God Strength and Refuge; Trust; God the Father His Presence Scripture: Psalm 30:5 Used With Tune: O JESU
I Look to Thee in Every Need