The Church Hymnal ‎#541

541. I look to Thee in every need

1 I look to Thee in every need,
And never look in vain;
I feel Thy strong and tender love,
And all is well again:
The tho't of Thee is mightier far
Than sin and pain and sorrow are.

2 Discouraged in the work of life,
Disheartened by its load,
Shamed by its failures or its fears,
I sink beside the road;
But let me only think of Thee,
And then new heart springs up in me.

3 Thy calmness bends serene above,
My restlessness to still:
Around me flows Thy quickening life,
To nerve my faltering will:
Thy presence fills my solitude;
Thy providence turns all to good.

4 Embosomed deep in Thy dear love,
Held in Thy law, I stand;
Thy hand in all things I behold,
And all things in Thy hand;
Thou leadest me by unsought ways,
And turn'st my mourning into praise.

Text Information

• First Line: I look to Thee in every need
• Author: S. Longfellow
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General: Home and Personal Use

Tune Information

• Name: PALMYRA
• Composer: J. Summers
• Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8.
• Key: D Major