The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#963

963. 'Midst the Darkness, Storm, and Sorrow

1 ’Midst the darkness, storm, and sorrow,
One bright gleam I see;
Well I know the blessed morrow
Christ will come for me.
’Midst the light, and peace, and glory
Of the Father’s home,
Christ for me is watching, waiting,
Waiting 'til I come.

2 Long the blessed Guide has led me,
By the desert road;
Now I see the golden towers,
City of my God.
There amidst the love and glory
He is waiting yet;
On His hands a name is graven
He can ne’er forget.

3 Who is this, who comes to meet me,
On the desert way,
As the Morning Star foretelling
God’s unclouded day?
He it is who came to win me,
On the cross of shame;
In His glory well I know Him
Evermore the same.

4 O the blessed joy of meeting,
All the desert past,
O the wondrous words of greeting
He shall speak at last!
He and I together ent'ring
Those fair courts above;
He and I together sharing
All the Father’s love.

Text Information

• First Line: 'Midst the darkness, storm, and sorrow
• Title: 'Midst the Darkness, Storm, and Sorrow
• Author: Gerhard Tersteegen, 1697-1769
• Translator: Unknown
• Meter: 8.5.8.5.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 2:9
• Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Heaven: Desire, Hope, Prospect for
• Notes: Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him. I Cor. 2:9.

Tune Information

• Name: TERSTEEGEN
• Composer: Clara H. Scott, 1841-1897
• Meter: 8.5.8.5.D.
• Incipit: 55536 55423 45355
• Key: D Major
• Notes: M.M. 66