The Cyber Hymnal ‎#10007

10007. Faint Not, Christian

1 Faint not, Christian! though the road
Leading to thy blest abode
Darksome be, and dangerous, too;
Christ thy guide will bring thee through.

2 Faint not, Christian! though in rage
Satan would thy soul engage;
Gird on faith’s anointed shield,
Bear it to the battlefield.

3 Faint not, Christian! though the world
Has its hostile flag unfurled;
Hold the cross of Jesus fast—
Thou shalt overcome at last.

4 Faint not, Christian! though within
There’s a heart so prone to sin;
Christ the Lord is over all;
He’ll not suffer thee to fall.

5 Faint not, Christian! though thy God
Smite thee with His chastening rod;
Smite He must, with father’s care,
That He may His love declare.

6 Faint not, Christian! Jesus’ near,
Soon in glory He’ll appear;
And His love will then bestow
Power over every foe.

7 Faint not, Christian! look on high,
See the harpers in the sky;
Patient wait, and thou wilt join—
Chant with them of love divine.

Text Information

• First Line: Faint not, Christian! though the road
• Title: Faint Not, Christian
• Author: James H. Evans, 1785-1849
• Meter: 77.77
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: AINSWORTH
• Composer: Thomas Hastings
• Meter: 77.77
• Key: C Major
• Source: Church Melodies (New York: Anson D. F. Randolph, 1858)
• Copyright: Public Domain