The Touch of the Unseen Hand

1 There's a hand reaching down when the night-shades enfold,
And my soul is alone with its grief;
Then a voice sweet and low
Soothes my pain and my woe,
And the touch of that hand brings relief.

Chorus:
The touch of the hand that is gentle and strong,
The touch of the hand that is tender and true;
That hand reaches down thro' the night dark and long,
And the touch of that hand fills my soul with a song.

2 There's a hand reaches down when I struggle alone,
And my soul is most sorely opprest;
Then a voice firm and clear
Tells me Jesus is near,
And the touch of His hand gives me rest. [Chorus]

3 There's a hand reaches down when temptations assault,
And their terrors my soul would affright;
Then a voice true and clear
Calls "Fear not, I am here,"
And the touch of His hand guides me right. [Chorus]

4 There's a hand reaches down, and where'er I may be,
Tho' my trials and cares do not cease;
Still a voice strong and clear
Fills my heart with its cheer,
And the touch of His hand gives me peace. [Chorus]

Source: Christian Hymns: for every purpose in worship #325