Joy to the World ‎#87

87. How Firm a Foundation

1 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,
Is laid for your faith in his excellent word!
What more can he say than to you he hath said,
You who unto Jesus for refuge have fled?

Chorus:
Oh, sing of his mighty love, sing of his mighty love,
Sing of his mighty love, mighty to save.

2 Fear not, I am with thee; oh, be not dismayed;
I, I am thy God, and will still give thee aid;
I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand,
Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand. [Chorus]

3 The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose,
I will not, I will not desert to his foes;
That soul, tho' all hell should endeavor to shake,
I'll never, no, never, no, never forsake. [Chorus]

4 When thro' fiery trials thy pathway shall lie,
My grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply:
The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design
Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord
• Title: How Firm a Foundation
• Refrain First Line: Oh, sing of his mighty love, sing of his mighty love
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1879

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