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512. Courage, my soul! while God is near

1 Courage, my soul! while God is near,
What enemy hast thou to fear?
How canst thou want a sure defence,
Whose refuge is Omnipotence?

2 Though thickest dangers crowd my way,
My God can chase my fears away:
My steadfast heart on Him relies,
And all those dangers still defies.

3 Though billows after billows roll
To overwhelm my sinking soul
Firm as a rock my faith shall stand,
Upheld by God's almighty hand.

4 In life His presence is my aid;
In death 'twill guide me through the shade,
Chase all my rising fears away,
And turn my darkness into day.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Courage, my soul! while God is near
Author: Anon.
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1899
Topic: Faith: Assurance of; Faith: Blessedness of; Faith: Power of (5 more...)
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: DUKE STREET
Composer: John Hatton
Meter: L. M.
Notes: Public Domain.



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