The Hymnbook ‎#214

214. O Holy Saviour, Friend Unseen

1 O Holy Saviour, Friend unseen,
The faint, the weak on Thee may lean,
Help me, throughout life's varying scene,
By faith to cling to Thee.

2 Blest with this fellowship divine,
Take what Thou wilt, I'll ne'er repine;
E'en as the branches to the vine,
My soul would cling to Thee.

3 Though faith and hope may long be tried,
I ask not, need not aught beside;
How safe, how calm, how satisfied,
The souls that cling to Thee!

4 Blest is my lot, whate'er befall;
What can disturb me, who appall,
While as my Strength, my Rock, my All,
Saviour, I cling to Thee?

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O Holy Saviour, Friend unseen
• Title: O Holy Saviour, Friend Unseen
• Author: Charlotte Elliott (1834, 1836)
• Meter: 8. 8. 8. 6.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Matthew 11:28
  ;
  John 15:5
• Topic: Christ: Presence; Christ: Strength and Refuge; Devotion; Submission; Jesus Christ: His Presence

Tune Information

• Name: FLEMMING
• Composer: Friedrich F. Flemming (1811)
• Meter: 8. 8. 8. 6.
• Key: A♭ Major