Hymns, #687

Comfort in Trials - By the Lord's Presence

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Lyrics:Joseph Swain
Music:Freeman Lewis
Meter:11.8.11.8.

This hymn has a unique tune.

 
 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!

 
 2 

Where dost Thou, dear Shepherd, resort with Thy sheep,

To feed them in pastures of love;

Say, why in the valley of death should I weep,

Or alone in this wilderness rove?

 
 3 

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.

 
 4 

Ye daughters of Zion, declare, have you seen

The Star that on Israel shone?

Say, if in your tents my Beloved has been,

And where with His flocks He is gone.

 
 5 

Dear Shepherd! I hear, and will follow Thy call;

I know the sweet sound of Thy voice;

Restore and defend me, for Thou art my all,

And in Thee I'll ever rejoice.

 
Hymn #687