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649. A Present Help

1 There is never a day so dreary,
But God can make it bright;
And to the soul that trusts him,
He giveth pure delight;
There is never a path so hidden,
But God will show the way,
If we will seek his guidance,
And patiently will pray.

2 There is never a cross so heavy,
But Jesus' hands are there,
Outstretched in sweet compassion,
Our burden still to bear;
There is never a life so darkened,
So hopeless, so unblest,
But may be fill'd with gladness,
In Jesus' peace may rest.

3 There is never a heart so broken,
But Jesus Christ can heal;
The heart once pierced on Calv'ry
Doth for his people feel;
He will never fulfill his promise,
His word can never fail;
God is our help in trouble,
Our strength when foes assail.

Text Information
First Line: There is never a day so dreary
Title: A Present Help
Author: Lilla M. Edwards
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Christ: Trust in Trouble; Living His Life: Trust in Trouble; Christ: Christ With Us
Tune Information
Name: BERTHOLD
Composer: Berthold Tours
Meter: Irreg.
Key: E♭ Major



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