Author: Paul Gerhardt; John Kelly Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Ah! faithful God, compass'nate heart Lyrics: ... I know this bitter cross and smart Thy hand it is that sendeth ... appointed. That ever is Thy way all-wise, Thy child in woe ... Of patience aye the glass is He, And who His face desires ... decreed me, Thy grace vouchsafe Thy child, Lord, still, In Thy green pastures ...
For Patience in Great Sorrow