Author: Joseph Swain Meter: 11.8.11.8 D Appears in 497 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 23 First Line: O thou, in whose presence my soul takes delight Lyrics: 1 O thou, in whose presence my soul takes delight,
on whom in affliction I call,
my comfort by day, and my song in the night,
my hope, my salvation, my all:
Where dost thou, dear Shepherd, resort with thy sheep
to feed in the pastures of love?
Say, why in the valley of death should I weep
or lone in the wilderness rove?
2 Oh, why should I wander an alien from thee
or cry in the desert for bread?
Thy foes will rejoice when my sorrows they see
and smile at the tears I have shed.
Yet speak, and ten thousands of angels rejoice;
thy soul-cheering wisdom impart.
Eternity echoes the sound of thy voice
that reaches my desolate heart. Topics: Comfort; Death and Eternal Life; Funeral / Memorial Service; God Presence of; Joy; Praying For Healing; Suffering Used With Tune: ZION’S PILGRIM Text Sources: Sacred Poetry: Comprising an Entire System of Divine Truth, 1790, alt.
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