Gospel Praise Book. ‎#219b

219b. Christ Our Friend

1 Though the night o’erhang our dwelling,
And the tempests round us rave;
And the wintry blasts are swelling,
Till we fear there’s none to save.

2 Still the gospel streamlets flowing
To the hearts of all mankind,
And the heavenly breezes blowing,
Cheer the waiting, trusting mind.

3 In the cause of God engaged,
Wrongs of Satan to redress,
When the battle hottest raged,
We have always won success.

4 With the Christian’s banner o’er us,
As to duty we attend;
In the wide world spread before us
Christ shall ever be our friend.

5 In the morning of His coming,
When the warfare all is past,
We’ll be counted in the morning
Of His jewels at the last.

Text Information

• First Line: Though the night o'erhang our dwelling
• Title: Christ Our Friend
• Author: Rev. Thos. L. Poulson
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1885

Tune Information

• Name: [Though the night o'erhang our dwelling]
• Composer: J. G. Robinson