Hymns, Selected and Original ‎#471

471. Courage, my soul! while God is near

1 Courage, my soul! while God is near,
What enemy hast thou to fear?
How canst thou want a sure defence,
Whose refuge is Omnipotence?

2 Tho' thickest dangers crowd my way,
My God can chase my fears away:
My steadfast heart on him relies,
And all those dangers still defies.

3 Tho' billows after billows roll,
To overwhelm my sinking soul;
Firm as a rock my faith shall stand,
Upheld by God's almighty hand.

4 In life, his presence is my aid;
In death, 'twill guide me thro' the shade;
Chase all my rising fears away,
And turn my darkness into day.

Text Information

• First Line: Courage, my soul! while God is near
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1828
• Topic: Christian experience: Christian assurance and confidence in God; Safety in God

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