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CXXXII. Hope encouraged by a view of the divine perfections

1 Why sinks my weak desponding mind?
Why heaves my heart the anxious sigh?
Can sov'reign goodness be unkind?
Am I not safe when God is nigh?

2 He holds all nature in his hand:
That gracious hand on which I live,
Does life, and time, and death command,
And has immortal joys to give.

3 'Tis he supports this fainting frame,
On him alone my hopes recline;
the wond'rous glories of his name,
How side they spread, how bright they shine1

4 Infinite wisdom! boundless pow'r!
Unchanging faithfulness and love!
Here let me trust, while I adore,
And from my refuge ne'er remove.

5 My God, if thou art mine indeed,
Then I have all my heart can crave;
A present help in times of need,
Still kind to hear and strong to save.

6 Forgive my doubts, o gracious Lord,
And ease the sorrows of my breast;
Speak to my heart the healing word,
That thou art mine--and I am blest.

Text Information

• First Line: Why sinks my weak desponding mind?
• Title: Hope encouraged by a view of the divine perfections
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1799
• Scripture:
  1 Samuel 30:6
• Topic: Hope: From the divine perfections

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