Christian Hymns ‎#92

92. Dear Refuge of my weary soul

1 Dear Refuge of my weary soul,
On Thee, when sorrows rise,
On Thee, when waves of trouble roll,
My fainting hope relies.

2 To Thee I tell each rising grief,
For Thou alone canst heal;
Thy Word can bring a sweet relief
For every pain I feel.

3 But oh, when gloomy doubts prevail,
I fear to call Thee mine;
The springs of comfort seem to fail,
And all my hopes decline.

4 Yet, gracious God, where shall I flee?
Thou art my only trust,
And still my soul would cleave to Thee,
Though prostrate in the dust.

5 Thy mercy-seat is open still;
Here let my soul retreat,
With humble hope attend Thy will,
And wait beneath Thy feet.

Text Information

• First Line: Dear Refuge of my weary soul
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Conflict; Cross and Comfort; Faith: Weak; God the Father: Refuge and Helper; Mercy-seat
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Anne Steele, 1760.

Tune Information

• Name: WINDSOR
• Composer: G. Kirbye (1592)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: g minor
• Notes: Now Public Domain.