Christian Hymns ‎#36

36. Faith is a living power from heaven

1 Faith is a living power from heaven,
That grasps the promise God hath given,
A confidence in Christ alone,
Whose grace can not be overthrown.

2 Faith in the conscience worketh peace,
And bids the mourner’s weeping cease;
By faith the children’s place we claim,
And give all honor to One Name.

3 Faith feels the Spirit’s kindling breath
In love and hope that conquer death;
Faith worketh joyfulness in God,
And trust that blesses e’en the rod.

4 We thank Thee then, O God of heaven,
That Thou to us this faith hast given;
Preserve to us Thy Spirit's grace
Till we shall see Thee face to face.

Text Information

• First Line: Faith is a living power from heaven
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Faith
• Notes: German. Tr. Winkworth.

Tune Information

• Name: LORD JESUS CHRIST, MY LIFE, MY LIGHT
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: German. 1625.