Hymns, #731

Comfort in Trials - General

Eng/Kor:731  Chin:-  Span:-  Rus:-  Tag:731  Fra:-  Por:-

Lyrics:John Newton
Music:F. R. Grey
Meter:8.8.8.

This hymn has a unique tune.

 
 1 

Why should I fear the darkest hour,

Or tremble at the tempter's power?

Jesus vouchsafes to be my tower.

 
 2 

Though hot the fight, why quit the field?

Why must I either fly or yield,

Since Jesus is my mighty shield?

 
 3 

When creature comforts fade and die,

Worldlings may weep, but why should I?

Jesus still lives, and still is nigh.

 
 4 

Though all the flocks and herds were dead,

My soul a famine need not dread,

For Jesus is my living bread.

 
 5 

I know not what may soon betide,

Or how my wants shall be supplied;

But Jesus knows, and will provide.

 
 6 

Though sin would fill me with distress,

The throne of grace I dare address,

For Jesus is my righteousness.

 
 7 

Though faint my prayers and cold my love,

My steadfast hope shall not remove,

While Jesus intercedes above.

 
 8 

Against me earth and hell combine;

But on my side is power divine;

Jesus is all, and He is mine!

 
Hymn #731