Never Despair

1 When the chilling blasts of sorrow,
Round thy dreary pathway blow;
Hope for better times tomorrow,
Life is changing here below.

Chorus:
Fear not, fear not, child of Jesus,
Though you suffer here below;
You shall wear a crown of glory,
'Tis your Jesus tells you so.

2 Rocks thy lifeboat on the surges
Of life's ocean to and fro,
Those mad waves but nearer urge us
Where life's waters calmly flow. [Chorus]

3 Withers all that gives thee pleasure
In fitful life below,
Thine shall be an endless treasure
Naught on earth can e'er bestow. [Chorus]

4 Press thy foes in countless numbers
Ever near, to mock thy woe,
Heaven's shores foe encumbers,
Heaven ne'er can shield a foe. [Chorus]

5 Leave thee friends and kindred, coldly,
As misfortunes round thee grow,
One true friend stands by thee boldly,
Leaves thee never here below. [Chorus]

Source: The Evergreen: songs for the Sunday school, sanctuary and home circle #83