Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#360

360. 'Tis by the faith of joys to come

1 ’Tis by the faith of joys to come
We walk through deserts dark as night;
Till we arrive at heaven our home,
Faith is our guide, and faith our light.

2 The want of sight she well supplies;
She makes the pearly gates appear;
Far into distant worlds she pries,
And brings eternal glories near.

3 Cheerful we tread the desert through,
While faith inspires a heavenly ray,
Though lions roar, and tempests blow,
And rocks and dangers fill the way.

4 So Abra’m, by divine command,
Left his own house to walk with God;
His faith beheld the promised land,
And cheer'd him on his toilsome road.

Text Information

• First Line: 'Tis by the faith of joys to come
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Christians: their life and experience; Confidence: in God; Faith: Power of; Faith: Blessedness of; Goodness of God: a ground of trust; Happiness: of love and trust
• Notes: Author from index: Watts

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