Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #468 (1828) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 What cheering words are these!
Their sweetness who can tell?
In time and to eternity,
’Tis with the righteous well.
2 In every state secure,
Kept by Jehovah’s eye,
’Tis well with them while life endures,
And well when call'd to die.
3 ’Tis well when joys arise,
’Tis well when sorrows flow;
’Tis well when darkness veils the skies,
And strong temptations blow.
4 ’Tis well when on the mount
They feast on dying love'
And ’tis as well in God’s account,
When they the furnace prove.
5 'Tis well when at his throne,
They wrestle, weep, and pray,
'Tis well when at his feet they groan,
Yet bring their wants away.
6 'Tis well when Jesus calls,
From earth and sin, arise,
Join with the host of virgin souls,
Made to salvation wise. Topics: Christian experience A desert; It shall be well with the righteous Scripture: Isaiah 3:10
What cheering words are these!