Christian Hymns ‎#87

87. O for a faith that will not shrink

O for a faith that will not shrink,
Though pressed by every foe;
That will not tremble on the brink
Of any earthly woe!

2 That will not murmur nor complain
Beneath the chastening rod;
But, in the hour of grief or pain,
Will lean upon its God;

3 A faith that shines more bright and clear
When tempests rage without;
That, when in danger, knows no fear,
In darkness feels no doubt.

4 That bears, unmoved, the world’s dread frown,
Nor heeds its scornful smile;
That seas of trouble cannot drown,
Nor Satan’s arts beguile;

5 A faith that keeps the narrow way
Till life’s last hour is fled,
And with a pure and heavenly ray
Lights up a dying bed.

6 Lord, give us such a faith as this,
And then, whate’er may come,
We’ll taste e’en here, the hallowed bliss
Of an eternal home.

Text Information

• First Line: O for a faith that will not shrink
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Faith: Increase of, prayed for; Faith: Strong; Fidelity; Steadfastness, prayed for
• Notes: W. H. Bathurst, 1830.

Tune Information

• Name: NAOMI
• Arranger: Dr. L. Mason (1836)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: D Major